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harm in Japanese

harm in Japanese is 損害, そこなう, 害する — harm means physical injury or damage.

harm in Japanese

損害
noun
Pronounced: songai
Physical injury; hurt; damage.
そこなう
verb
Pronounced: sokonau
To damage, hurt, or injure something, usually an inanimate object.
害する
verb
Pronounced: gaisuru
To damage, hurt, or injure something, usually an inanimate object.
痛める
verb
Pronounced: itameru
To damage, hurt, or injure something, usually an inanimate object.

What does "harm" mean?

  1. noun Physical injury or damage.
    "The accident left him with no lasting harm."
  2. noun Emotional or figurative hurt; detriment.
    "The rumours did real harm to her reputation."
  3. verb To injure, damage, or hurt someone or something.
    "The new policy could harm small businesses."
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harm in a sentence

  • The accident left him with no lasting harm.
  • The chemicals can cause harm if inhaled.
  • The rumours did real harm to her reputation.
  • Constant criticism can do deep harm to a child's confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "harm" in Japanese?
"harm" in Japanese is 損害, そこなう, 害する. harm means: Physical injury or damage.
How do you pronounce 損害?
"harm" in Japanese is 損害, pronounced "songai".
How do you use "harm" in a sentence?
Example: "The accident left him with no lasting harm." In Japanese, "harm" is 損害, そこなう, 害する.
Are there other ways to say "harm" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "harm": 損害, そこなう, 害する, 痛める.
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