災い
Reading: わざわい
Meaning: disaster, calamity, misfortune
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Example Sentence
雨 が 村 に 災い を もたらした
The rain brought disaster to the village.
Usage Notes
Refers to serious misfortune or disaster that befalls someone. Often used in more formal or literary contexts.
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