Japanese word

危害

Pronunciation

Romajikigai

Meaning

  • nounharm

Example

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.

Illustration for 危害 (harm)

More examples

法律は、動物に危害を加えることを禁じています。hō ritsu wa dō butsu ni ki gai o kuwa e ru ko to o kin ji te i ma su

The law prohibits causing harm to animals.

Core concept

Describes serious harm directed at a person rather than a mere inconvenience or minor setback.

Common phrases

  • 危害を及ぼすki gai o oyo bo su

    cause harm

  • 危害を加えるki gai o kuwa e ru

    cause harm

  • 危害を防ぐki gai o fuse gu

    prevent harm

Similar words

被害higai: The harm or loss that a person or group suffers from an event or action.
損害songai: The loss or damage caused to a person, organization, or property.
傷害shōgai: A physical injury inflicted on a person's body.

Definition in Japanese

人の身体や生命などを傷つけ、損なうこと。hito no karada ya sei mei na do o kizu tsu ke soko na u ko to

Word origin

危 (ki, "danger") and 害 (gai, "harm") combine as a Sino-Japanese compound for damage inflicted on a person.

Usage tips

  • 危害 (kigai) often appears in formal safety language, where the focus is on preventing serious harm to people.

Other meanings

  • injurynoun

Opposites

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