Kanji

What does the kanji 害 mean?

害 means harm, damage. On'yomi ガイ.

Quick facts
On'yomi	ガイ
Strokes	10
Main radical	宀
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N3

害On'yomi ガイ

N3 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

harm, damage

Memory hook

Something sharp gets under the roof and blocks the mouth (口), doing damage — HARM, INJURY.

Main radical

宀roof 3 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

害がいharm, damage
損害そんがいdamage, loss
障害しょうがいobstacle; disability

More words with this kanji

被害ひがいdamage, harm
公害こうがいpublic pollution, environmental damage
利害りがいadvantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
危害きがいharm, injury
妨害ぼうがいobstruction, interference
災害さいがいdisaster
迫害はくがいpersecution
害するがいするto harm, injure; to hinder

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