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hindrance
Nounな-AdjectiveSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. hindrance
  2. 2. obstacle
  3. 3. to visit (someone's home)
  4. 4. demon who hinders Buddhist training
This noun and な-adjective describes something or someone that is a nuisance, an obstacle, or an interference. It is used when something gets in the way of what you are trying to do, and it can also be used more bluntly to tell someone they are being a bother.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

A: Can you see? B: That person's head is in the way.

Sentence 2

This feeling is holding me back from moving forward.

Sentence 3

If you stand there, you'll be in everyone's way.

Sentence 4

I want to sleep, but the noise outside is killing me.

Sentence 5

The way you have that placed will be in everyone's way.