Meaning

Primary

Disability

Alternatives

Handicap, Obstacle

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

There is damage that hinders you from doing things normally. This is a disability.

Reading

しょうがい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

障害があることがバレて、内定が取り消された。

When it leaked out that I have a disability, the job offer I had was cancelled.

Kanji Composition