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惨害 (さんがい, sangai) Japanese meaning: heavy damage | Kotomora
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Kanji 惨 wretched, disaster, cruelty Related words 被ひ 害がい 被害 is the general word for damage or harm, while 惨害 emphasizes the severity and tragic nature of the damage.
損そん 害がい 損害 is often used for financial or material loss, whereas 惨害 implies a more devastating, often large-scale, and emotionally impactful destruction.
Etymology Compound of 惨 (miserable, wretched, disastrous) and 害 (harm, damage). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys severe, tragic damage.
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