害
がい
gai
JLPT N310 strokesKanjiLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
害 is the kanji for "Harm". A common reading is がい (gai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Harm
Readings
onがい/ gai
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 害 represents 'HARM'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of harm.
Reading ·
On-reading: がい — remember this sound by associating it with harm.
Example Sentences
環境への害を減らす努力をしています。
かんきょうへのがいをへらすどりょくをしています。
I'm making efforts to reduce harm to the environment.
台風による被害が大きかったです。
たいふうによるひがいがおおきかったです。
The damage from the typhoon was great.
Vocabulary using 害
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