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What does 災害 (さいがい, saigai) mean?

災害 (さいがい, saigai) means disaster.

Quick facts
Readingさいがい
Romajisaigai
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
さいがい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsaigai

disaster

  1. 1noun calamity; disaster; misfortune

Example sentences

  • Disasters caused by the typhoon occurred in various places.

  • I keep emergency food ready in preparation for disasters.

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