Japanese

ゆうがい
Meaning: harmful
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Example sentences

タバコの煙は有害だ。
Tobacco smoke is harmful.
その工場は有害なガスを大気中に放出した。
The factory released harmful gases into the atmosphere.
工場から有害なガスが排出されている。
Harmful gases are being emitted from the factory.
肝臓には、体内の有害な物質を解毒する働きがある。
The liver has the function of detoxifying harmful substances in the body.

Usage Notes

Used to describe things that cause harm or damage.

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