JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
害 — harm
- Reading
- ガイ
- Meaning
- harm; injury
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
害 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ガイ and it means harm; injury. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
害 appears in everyday japanese words such as 害 (injury), 危害 (injury) and 妨害 (disturbance).
Japanese words containing 害
Frequently asked questions
What does 害 mean in Japanese?
害 means harm; injury in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 害 read?
害 is read ガイ. Reading it inside real words — 害 and 危害 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 害 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 害 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 害 in a word?
A common word containing 害 is 害 (がい) — "injury". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 害 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 害 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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