Japanese Word · Advanced
被害
damage / harm
Pronunciation: higai
Meaning
Harm, loss, or damage caused by an accident, disaster, or crime.
Example
大雨による被害が広がっています。
Damage caused by the heavy rain is spreading.
Practice tips
- Practice 被害 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for advanced-level learners.