害 Kanji – harm
The Japanese kanji 害 can mean harm, injury.
Meaning and Readings
How is 害 read?
害 has the onyomi reading ガイ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as gai.
Common Japanese Words Using 害
These common Japanese words contain 害. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 加害者（かがいしゃ） — perpetrator, wrong-doer, aggressor, assailant, offender
- 害（がい） — injury, harm, evil influence, damage
- 害虫（がいちゅう） — harmful insect, noxious insect, pest, vermin
- 危害（きがい） — injury, harm, danger
- 公害（こうがい） — pollution, public nuisance, contamination
- 災害（さいがい） — calamity, disaster, misfortune
- 殺害（さつがい） — killing, murder
- 傷害（しょうがい） — injury, inflicting bodily injury
- 障害（しょうがい） — obstacle, impediment, hindrance, barrier, difficulty
- 侵害（しんがい） — infringement, violation, invasion, encroachment, trespass