損害
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Base noun form. Used to refer to physical damage, financial loss, or harm in abstract contexts. Often appears in compound words like 『損害保険』 (songai hoken, 'damage insurance').
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Ken discuss recent news about a natural disaster that caused significant damage in a nearby region.
損害
そんがい
damage, loss
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'son' (損 sounds like 'son') who accidentally causes damage to a car — 'Son damages' → 損害 (songai, 'damage, loss').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『損害』 (songai, 'damage, loss') is often used in legal and insurance contexts, such as 『損害賠償』 (songai baishou, 'compensation for damages'). It's a key term in business and disaster-related discussions.
Forms
Base: 損害Base noun form. Used to refer to physical damage, financial loss, or harm in abstract contexts. Often appears in compound words like 『損害保険』 (songai hoken, 'damage insurance').