synonym Comparative
害
VS
弊害
Differences Between "害" and "弊害"
Option A
害
Meaning
harm, injury, damage, evil
Reading
がい (gai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
喫煙は健康に害がある。
Smoking is harmful to health.
Option B
弊害
Meaning
harmful effect; evil practice; drawback; ill effect
Reading
へいがい (heigai)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
過度な競争は、社会に様々な弊害をもたらす可能性がある。
Excessive competition can bring about various harmful effects to society.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(harm, injury, damage, evil)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 害: Refers to anything that causes a negative effect, damage, or detriment. Can be physical, mental, or environmental.
- 弊害: Refers to negative consequences, disadvantages, or problems that arise from a particular system, action, or phenomenon. Often used in discussions about societal issues, policies, or technology. (特定のシステム、行動、または現象から生じる否定的な結果、不利益、または問題を指します。社会問題、政策、技術に関する議論でよく用いられます。)
- 害: Refers to anything that causes a negative effect, damage, or detriment. Can be physical, mental, or environmental.
- 弊害: Refers to negative consequences, disadvantages, or problems that arise from a particular system, action, or phenomenon. Often used in discussions about societal issues, policies, or technology. (特定のシステム、行動、または現象から生じる否定的な結果、不利益、または問題を指します。社会問題、政策、技術に関する議論でよく用いられます。)
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