Translation and Meaning of: 封鎖 - fuusa

"封鎖" (ふうさ, fuusa) is a Japanese word that means "blockade" or "siege." The etymology of this term comes from the Chinese characters, or kanji, that make it up. The first character 「封」 (fuu) means "to seal" or "to close," and the second character 「鎖」 (sa) means "chain" or "linking." Together, they form the idea of a closure or restriction aimed at preventing access or entry.

The use of the word 「封鎖」 is related to various contexts, such as roadblocks, the siege of a city, or even the isolation of a region due to specific circumstances. Throughout history, for example, cities could be "closed" by enemies as a form of military strategy. In these cases, the term was used to describe the interruption of supplies and communication to weaken the defensive power of a place.

In the contemporary world, 「封鎖」 can also be applied in situations such as economic blockades or restrictions imposed to control the spread of diseases. A recent example is the use of this expression to describe the measures of blockades or lockdowns implemented during pandemics to contain the spread of viruses. The term is versatile, conveying an idea of resistance and barrier, whether it is physical, economic, or health-related.

Variations of Use of 「封鎖」

• 封鎖状態 (ふうさじょうたい, fuusajoutai): State of siege or blockade.
• 封鎖解除 (ふうさかいじょ, fuusakaijo): Lifting of the blockade.
• 経済封鎖 (けいざいふうさ, keizai fuusa): Economic blockade.

The history and versatile use of the word 「封鎖」 reflect situations of control and containment, being a rich expression in meaning with both practical and strategic implications. It is this malleability that makes it an interesting and important piece in the Japanese vocabulary, especially in times of crisis or conflict.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 封じ込め (fūjikome) - containment, restriction
• 封じる (fūjiru) - close, seal, prevent
• 封印 (fūin) - stamps, prohibition, ban
• 封じ込める (fūjikomeru) - put in containment, close
• 封鎖する (fūsasuru) - block, isolate, restrict
• 封じ込む (fūjikomu) - close, imprison

封鎖

Romaji: fuusa
Kana: ふうさ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: block; Freezing (back)

Meaning in English: blockade;freezing (funds)

Definition: To cut off communication and traffic with the outside world.

Example Sentences - (封鎖) fuusa

See below some example sentences:

封鎖された地域に入ることは禁止されています。

Fūsa sareta chiiki ni hairu koto wa kinshi sarete imasu

Entering a blocked area is prohibited.

It is forbidden to enter the lock.

• 封鎖された - blocked
• 地域 - area
• に - particle indicating destination or location
• 入る - login
• ことは - action of doing something
• 禁止されています - is forbidden