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侵害 (しんがい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
infringement ; violation ; invasion ; encroachment ; trespass
Broadly covers violation of rights, laws, privacy, territory, or interests. Common in legal and formal contexts, but also used in everyday speech for serious intrusions.
Acts that violate privacy are unacceptable.
Similar words 違い 反はん 違反 is a general term for breaking rules or laws, while 侵害 emphasizes the harm or encroachment on someone's rights or territory.
侵しん 犯ぱん 侵犯 is more concrete, often used for physical invasion of territory or airspace, whereas 侵害 is broader and includes abstract rights.
Etymology Compound of 侵 (invade, encroach) and 害 (harm, damage). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys the idea of harmful intrusion.
