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What does 被害 (ひがい, higai) mean?

被害 (ひがい, higai) means damage, harm.

Quick facts
Readingひがい
Romajihigai
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ひがい
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhigai

damage, harm

  1. 1noun (suffering) damage; injury; harm

Example sentences

  • The damage from the typhoon was very great.

  • This village suffered damage from the earthquake.

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