Japanese word

悪影響

Pronunciation

Romajiakueikyō

Meaning

  • nounnegative effect

Example

睡眠不足は健康に悪影響を及ぼします。sui min fu soku wa ken kō ni aku ei kyō o oyo bo shi ma su

Lack of sleep has a negative effect on health.

Illustration for 悪影響 (negative effect)

More examples

過度な騒音は子どもの学習に悪影響を与えることがあります。ka do na sō on wa ko do mo no gaku shū ni aku ei kyō o ata e ru ko to ga a ri ma su

Excessive noise can have a negative effect on children's learning.

Core concept

Refers to an unwanted effect that causes damage or worsens an existing condition.

Common phrases

  • 悪影響を与えるaku ei kyō o ata e ru

    have a negative effect

  • 悪影響を及ぼすaku ei kyō o oyo bo su

    have a negative effect

  • 悪影響を受けるaku ei kyō o u ke ru

    be negatively affected

  • 悪影響が出るaku ei kyō ga de ru

    have negative effects

Similar words

弊害heigai: A harmful consequence or drawback caused by an action, system, or condition.
害gai: Damage or harm caused to a person, group, or thing.
不利益furieki: A disadvantage or loss that places someone or something in a worse position.

Definition in Japanese

ある原因によって生じる、望ましくない作用や結果。a ru gen in ni yo tte shō ji ru nozo ma shi ku na i sa yō ya kek ka

Word origin

悪影響 (akueikyō) combines 悪 (aku, "bad") with 影響 (eikyō, "influence or effect"), forming a compound for a bad effect on something.

Usage tips

  • The noun 悪影響 (akueikyō) can describe harm to health, trust, or the environment, so its scope is broader than physical damage alone.

Other meanings

  • bad influencenoun

Opposites

  • 好影響kōeikyōpositive effectnoun

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