害: the kanji for harm; damage
害 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means harm; damage. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
害 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
害 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ガイ (gai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 被害ひがい · higai | damage; harm |
| 害虫がいちゅう · gaichū | harmful insect |
| 公害こうがい · kōgai | pollution |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 台風で大きな被害が出た。Taifū de ōkina higai ga deta.The typhoon caused great damage.
- 畑に害虫が発生した。Hatake ni gaichū ga hassei shita.Harmful insects appeared in the field.
- 工場の公害が問題になった。Kōjō no kōgai ga mondai ni natta.Pollution from the factory became a problem.
- 地震による被害を調べている。Jishin ni yoru higai o shirabete iru.We are investigating the damage from the earthquake.
- この薬は害虫を防ぐのに効果的だ。Kono kusuri wa gaichū o fusegu no ni kōkateki da.This chemical is effective at preventing harmful insects.
Questions about 害
How many strokes does 害 have?
害 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 害?
The on readings are gai (ガイ). 害 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 害?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 害
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.