Japanese

ひがい
Meaning: damage; harm; casualty
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

被
害

Example sentences

The damage caused by the typhoon was enormous.
地震による被害が大きかった
The damage due to the earthquake was extensive.
被害は最小限にとどまった。
The damage was limited to a minimum.
被害を最小限に抑えた。
The damage was kept to a minimum.
被害を最小限にとどめるために、迅速な対応が必要だ。
Rapid response is necessary to keep the damage to a minimum.
その地域は自然災害で大きな被害を受けた。
The region suffered heavy damage from the natural disaster.
最近、この地域では空き巣の被害が相次いでいる。
Recently, burglaries have been occurring one after another in this area.
彼女はストーカーの被害に遭い、警察に相談した。
She was a victim of a stalker and consulted the police.
台風の被害で、多くの家屋が倒壊した。
Many houses collapsed due to the typhoon damage.
昨夜の台風は、この地域にかつてないほどの被害をもたらした。
The typhoon last night brought unprecedented damage to this area.

Usage Notes

Used for damage received from disasters, crimes, or incidents. Opposite of '加害' (inflicting harm).

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