obstruction

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed. / Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

Japanese Meaning

妨害（物事の進行を阻む行為や状態） / 遮断（進行や流れを遮る作用） / 阻害（何かの働きを妨げること）

The sudden obstruction of the drainage pipe caused water to back up into the basement.

排水管の突然の詰まりで地下室に水が逆流しました。

Sense（1）

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

Sense（2）

Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

Sense（3）

The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

obstructions

（ plural ）