synonym Comparative
傷つける
VS
害
Differences Between "傷つける" and "害"
Option A
傷つける
Meaning
to hurt (someone's feelings); to damage/scratch (something) (transitive)
Reading
きずつける (kizutsukeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
人のプライドを傷つけるようなことは言うべきではない。
You shouldn't say things that hurt people's pride.
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: "(to hurt (someone's feelings); to damage/scratch (something) (transitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 傷つける: Transitive verb. Used when the subject causes damage or hurt to another person or thing, both emotionally and physically. Indicates that the subject *causes* hurt. 感情的、または物理的に他者を傷つけたり、物を損傷させたりすることを表す他動詞。
- 害: Refers to anything that causes a negative effect, damage, or detriment. Can be physical, mental, or environmental.
- 傷つける: Transitive verb. Used when the subject causes damage or hurt to another person or thing, both emotionally and physically. Indicates that the subject *causes* hurt. 感情的、または物理的に他者を傷つけたり、物を損傷させたりすることを表す他動詞。
- 害: Refers to anything that causes a negative effect, damage, or detriment. Can be physical, mental, or environmental.
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