悪影響 (akueikyou) Japanese meaning: bad influence | KotomoraLack of sleep has a negative effect on health.
That program is said to have a bad influence on children.
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〈事〉に悪影響を与えるto have a negative effect on (something)
Overusing a smartphone has a negative effect on children's eyesight.
〈事〉に悪影響が出るfor negative effects to appear in (something)
〈事〉から悪影響を受けるto be adversely affected by (something)
The economy is being adversely affected by international conditions.
〈事〉への悪影響を防ぐto prevent a negative impact on (something)
If you keep living an irregular lifestyle, it will start showing bad effects on your health.
The new regulation was created to prevent a negative impact on the environment.