synonym Comparative
害
VS
陋習
Differences Between "害" and "陋習"
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
陋習
Meaning
bad custom; evil practice; obsolete practice
Reading
ろうしゅう (rōshū)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その会社には長年続いている陋習がいくつか残っている。
Several long-standing bad customs still remain in that company.
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.
- 陋習: Refers to old, outdated, or harmful customs and practices that should be abolished. Has a formal and slightly critical tone. (古く、時代遅れ、あるいは有害で廃止すべき習慣や慣習を指す。硬く、やや批判的なニュアンスを持つ。)
- 害: Refers to anything that causes a negative effect, damage, or detriment. Can be physical, mental, or environmental.
- 陋習: Refers to old, outdated, or harmful customs and practices that should be abolished. Has a formal and slightly critical tone. (古く、時代遅れ、あるいは有害で廃止すべき習慣や慣習を指す。硬く、やや批判的なニュアンスを持つ。)
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