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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