synonym Comparative
被害
VS
害
Differences Between "被害" and "害"
Option A
被害
Meaning
damage; harm; loss; casualty
Reading
ひがい (higai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
突如として沿岸部に上陸した超大型台風の激しい風雨によって、各地の農作物に甚大な_______が発生してしまいました。
Due to the heavy rain and wind of the super-large typhoon that suddenly landed in the coastal area, enormous damage has occurred to agricultural crops in various places.
Option B
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(damage; harm; loss; casualty)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 被害: Refers to damage, harm, loss, or casualties caused by disasters, crimes, or accidents. Often used as 台風の被害 or 被害届. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Damage! "My heart suffered a fatal limit-breaking damage from your overwhelming cuteness, Haruka-san!" ...っ! C-Cuteness damage! B-Baka! Don't accuse me of causing medical casualties! But... since your heart is damaged, I suppose I'll hug you sweet to fully compensate for your loss! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ひがい（被害）よ！『ハルカ部長が可愛すぎて胸を打ち抜かれ、心臓が爆発するほど甘い被害を受けました！』って…っ！胸の被害！バカ！変な被害を捏造するんじゃないの！…でも、そんな嬉しい被害が発生したなら、私の愛のハグで、一生かけて完璧に賠償してあげるわ！大人しくされなさい！』
- 害: Refers to anything that causes a negative effect, damage, or detriment. Can be physical, mental, or environmental.
- 被害: Refers to damage, harm, loss, or casualties caused by disasters, crimes, or accidents. Often used as 台風の被害 or 被害届. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Damage! "My heart suffered a fatal limit-breaking damage from your overwhelming cuteness, Haruka-san!" ...っ! C-Cuteness damage! B-Baka! Don't accuse me of causing medical casualties! But... since your heart is damaged, I suppose I'll hug you sweet to fully compensate for your loss! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ひがい（被害）よ！『ハルカ部長が可愛すぎて胸を打ち抜かれ、心臓が爆発するほど甘い被害を受けました！』って…っ！胸の被害！バカ！変な被害を捏造するんじゃないの！…でも、そんな嬉しい被害が発生したなら、私の愛のハグで、一生かけて完璧に賠償してあげるわ！大人しくされなさい！』
- 害: Refers to anything that causes a negative effect, damage, or detriment. Can be physical, mental, or environmental.
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