Japanese Word · Intermediate
支障をきたす
to obstruct, to hinder
Pronunciation: say 支障をきたす
Meaning
to obstruct, to hinder
Example
意思疎通に支障をきたす
to cause difficulties in understanding each other
Practice tips
- Practice 支障をきたす out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.