危害
Meanings
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Refers to physical or psychological harm, often used in legal, safety, or news contexts. Commonly appears in phrases like 危害を加える (to inflict harm) or 危害が及ぶ (harm extends to).
He didn't harm anyone.
This chemical substance may cause harm to the human body.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に危害が及ぶfor harm to reach/extend to someone
There is a risk that residents could be harmed by the effects of the earthquake.
- 〈人〉に危害を及ぼすto cause harm to someone
That chemical substance could potentially harm the human body.
- 危害を受けるto suffer harm
The victim claims to have suffered physical harm.
- 危害を防ぐto prevent harm
The police patrol to prevent harm to citizens.
Expressions
- 危害を加えるto harm; to cause harm to