Kanji for "Prevent"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "prevent". The most popular choice is shown first.

阻

Top pick

thwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede

Reading: so

8 strokes · beautiful

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Related kanji for "prevent"

妨

prevent

bou

7 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for prevent?

The most common kanji for "prevent" is 阻, read as so. It means thwart, separate from, prevent. Related kanji: 妨 (prevent).

How many strokes does 阻 have?

阻 has 8 strokes.