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阻む はばむ N1

  1. to check; to hinder; to keep someone from doing; to obstruct; to oppose; to prevent; to stop; to thwart

成長を阻む せいちょうをはばむ

  1. to hamper the growth of; to hinder the growth of (e.g. plants, someone)

道を阻む みちをはばむ

  1. to obstruct one's way
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