Word details

弊害

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 弊害.

Dictionary

Entry

弊害いがいNounFreq #18306
1

harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady

Examples
喫煙は体に弊害である。
Smoking has an ill effect upon health.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

abuse, evil, vice, breakage

15 strokesFrequency 1,750JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ヘイ

harm, injury

10 strokesFrequency 358JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ガイ

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