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What does 害 (がい, gai) mean?

害 (がい, gai) means harm, damage.

Quick facts
Readingがい
Romajigai
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
がい
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommongai

harm, damage

  1. 1noun injury; harm; evil influence

Example sentences

  • Cigarettes are harmful to the body.

  • This insect damages crops.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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