害
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Base noun form. Often used in compound words to denote harm or damage, e.g., 『有害』 (yuugai, 'harmful') or 『無害』 (mugai, 'harmless').
Theme
In a community health workshop, User talks with Dr. Tanaka, a public health expert, about environmental risks.
害
がい
harm, damage
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'gai' (sounds like 'guy' causing harm). A 'guy' causing damage → 害 (gai, 'harm, damage').
Cultural Note
This kanji appears in words related to negative effects, such as 『公害』 (kougai, 'pollution') or 『被害』 (higai, 'damage'), reflecting societal concerns about harm.
Forms
Base: 害Base noun form. Often used in compound words to denote harm or damage, e.g., 『有害』 (yuugai, 'harmful') or 『無害』 (mugai, 'harmless').