差し障り さしさわり Also written 差しさわり Meanings Noun hindrance; obstacle; impediment; adverse effect annoyance (to others); offence; harm Kanji 差 gap. Read as さし. 障 hinder. Read as さわる. Common phrases 差し障りがある Words containing 差し障り 差し障りのない (さしさわりのない) innocuous Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists