遮る

さえぎる

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept

JLPT N1 common word

Meaning

v5rvt
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

Example sentences

彼女は手で目から日差しを遮った。

She used her hand to screen the sunlight from her eyes.
彼は私の行く手を遮った。

He blocked my way.
大きな柱が湖水の眺めを遮っている。

A large pillar obstructs the view of the lake.