How to say "Damage" in Japanese

When translating "damage" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 損害 and 破損. In Japanese, 損害 (そんがい (songai)) is typically associated with "damage, injury, loss" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to physical damage, financial loss, or harm caused to something or someone. Often used in legal or business contexts. 物理的、金銭的な被害や損失を指す。. On the other hand, 破損 (はそん (hason)) maps to "damage; breakage" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to physical damage to an object, often rendering it unusable or requiring repair. Commonly used for items, goods, or parts of a structure. Can be a noun or a verb. A literal translation of "damage" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!