害がいする

が

い

す

る

Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

1

suru verb (special), transitive verb

Broadly used for causing physical or abstract harm to people, health, reputation, or things. Often appears in formal or written contexts.

しゃ

の

評ひょう

判ばん

を

害がい

し

た

。

The incident damaged the company's reputation.

2

suru verb (special), transitive verb

Euphemistic or formal use for taking a life; less direct than 殺す. Often found in legal, historical, or literary contexts.

3

suru verb (special), transitive verb

Used for impeding progress, plans, or actions. Common in formal writing and set phrases like 業務を害する.