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被害

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 被害

がい
Noun
Freq #2280
1

(suffering) damage; injury; harm

Examples
台風は多大の被害を与えた。
The typhoon has done much harm.

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 431
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

incur
cover
veil
brood over
shelter
wear
put on
be exposed (film)
receiving

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうむ.る
おお.う
かぶ.る
かぶ.せる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぎぬ
10 strokes
Frequency: 358
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

harm
injury

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
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