noun
Refers to harm or loss suffered from accidents, disasters, crimes, or other negative events. Often used in compound phrases like 被害を受ける (suffer damage) or 被害者 (victim).
台風で大きな被害が出た。
The typhoon caused extensive damage.
彼は詐欺
He fell victim to fraud.
被害者の家族に連絡が取れた。
They were able to contact the victim's family.