English–Japanese
“harm” in Japanese
How to say “harm” in Japanese
“Harm” in Japanese is 害 (gai).
Captures the damaging result that something causes to a person, body, object, or situation.
Example sentences with 害
環境への害を減らす努力が必要です。kan kyō e no gai o he ra su do ryoku ga hitsu yō de su
Efforts to reduce harm to the environment are necessary.
Tips for using 害
- The noun 害 (gai) has a formal tone in Japanese and is more common in written explanations and set phrases than in casual standalone conversation.
Other Japanese words for “harm”
無理をすると体を害します。mu ri o su ru to karada o gai shi ma su
If you overwork, you harm your health.
誰にも危害を加えません。dare ni mo ki gai o kuwa e ma se n
I will not cause harm to anyone.