Japanese Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Japanese word
災害
Pronunciation
Romajisaigai
Meaning
- noundisaster
Example
この災害で多くの家が壊れました。ko no sai gai de ō ku no ie ga kowa re ma shi ta
Many houses were destroyed in this disaster.
More examples
災害に備えて、家族で避難場所を確認しています。sai gai ni sona e te ka zoku de hi nan ba sho o kaku nin shi te i ma su
Our family is checking where to evacuate in preparation for a disaster.
Core concept
災害 (saigai) centers on an event that causes serious harm to people, property, or daily life.
Common phrases
災害に遭うsai gai ni a u
be affected by a disaster
災害に備えるsai gai ni sona e ru
prepare for disasters
災害が起きるsai gai ga o ki ru
a disaster occurs
災害を防ぐsai gai o fuse gu
prevent disasters
Similar words
災難sainan: An unfortunate event that causes serious trouble or harm.
惨事sanji: A disastrous event that causes extensive harm or disruption.
Definition in Japanese
地震や洪水などによって人命や財産に大きな被害をもたらす出来事。ji shin ya kō zui na do ni yo tte jin mei ya zai san ni ō ki na hi gai o mo ta ra su de ki goto
Word origin
As a Sino-Japanese compound, 災 (sai, "calamity") and 害 (gai, "harm") combine to form 災害 (saigai, "disaster").
Usage tips
- 災害 (saigai) appears frequently in public information about earthquakes, storms, floods, and other events that disrupt communities.