梗塞
こうそく stoppage; blocking
Why it means this
梗 and 塞 both mean to block up — a blockage; specifically 心筋梗塞 (heart attack), 脳梗塞 (stroke).
Breakdown
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こうそく stoppage; blocking
梗 and 塞 both mean to block up — a blockage; specifically 心筋梗塞 (heart attack), 脳梗塞 (stroke).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.