suru verb (special), transitive verb
Broadly used for causing physical or abstract harm to people, health, reputation, or things. Often appears in formal or written contexts.
喫煙は健康を害する。
Smoking harms your health.
その事件は会社
The incident damaged the company's reputation.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Used for impeding progress, plans, or actions. Common in formal writing and set phrases like 業務を害する.
騒音が仕事を害する。
Noise hinders work.
その政策は経済成長を害する恐れがある。
That policy may obstruct economic growth.