障り
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Meanings
1
hindrance; obstacle; impediment
Refers to something that gets in the way or causes trouble, often used in set phrases like 障りになる or 障りがある.
The defect in this document is hindering the work.
His attitude became an obstacle in the meeting.
2
harm (to health); bad effect
Used for negative effects on health, often in expressions like 体に障りがある or お酒は体の障りになる.
Staying up late is bad for your health.
Smoking is harmful to the body.
3
Euphemistic term for menstruation, often used in phrases like 障りがある or 障り中.
I have my period today and feel sluggish.
You shouldn't overdo it during your period.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の障りになるto become a hindrance to something
Staying up late becomes a hindrance to your work.
- 体に障りがあるto be harmful to one's health
Drinking too much alcohol is bad for your health.
- 障りがあるto be having one's period (euphemistic)
She can't go into the hot spring because she's having her period right now.