What does the kanji 害 mean?

The kanji 害 (gai) means "harm, injury". It is a JLPT N3 character.

"gai" is written with the kanji 害, meaning "harm, injury". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) がい (gai). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 害?

Write 害 ("harm") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 害?

害 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) がい (gai).

害“harm” Kanjigai

JLPT N3

How to write 害

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

harm, injury

Onyomi (音読み)

がい gai

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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害“harm” Kanjigai

How to write 害

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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