barrier; bulkhead
A physical wall or partition that blocks passage, often used in technical contexts like ships, construction, or flood control.
The ship's bulkhead prevented flooding.
A barrier was installed at the construction site.
隔壁 is a more general term for a partition or dividing wall, while 遮断壁 specifically emphasizes blocking or shutting off passage.
防壁 is a protective wall or rampart, often for defense, whereas 遮断壁 focuses on cutting off access or flow.
Standard kanji spelling for 'barrier' or 'bulkhead'.
Rare variant; 機 (machine) is unusual for this meaning and may be a source error or very limited usage.
Compound of 遮断 (shadan, 'interruption, cutoff') and 壁 (heki, 'wall'). The reading ぺき is a rendaku form of へき.