遮る
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
Other spellings
さえぎる
Kanji used
Pitch accent
さえぎる
Examples15
この
The light is completely blocked out by the big tree.
新しい
The new building cut the view from my window.
厚い
The thick walls baffle outside noises.
彼女
She used her hand to screen the sunlight from her eyes.
彼
He used his hand to screen the sunlight from his eyes.
その
The house is screened from view with a high fence.