阻害

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 阻害 is read as そがい and functions as a noun or with する for obstructing an activity or inhibiting a process such as growth.
• Basic usage: Mark what is impeded with を, as in 会話を阻害する and 成長を阻害する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Cause and affected target
  • Loud noise or an investigated factor is the cause of interference, while conversation or growth is the process affected.
• Activity and development
  • Interfere is natural for a conversation in progress, whereas inhibit fits the restriction of growth.