Japanese symbol for “harmful”
有害
ゆうがい
Romaji: yuugai
harmful; hazardous
In Japanese, harmful is 有害, read ゆうがい (yuugai).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n harmful; hazardous
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “harmful”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不為 | ふため futame | disadvantageous; harmful; unprofitable |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 有る | ある aru | to be; to exist; to live |
| 有名 | ゆうめい yuumei | famous; well-known |
| 所有 | しょゆう shoyuu | possession; ownership |
| 有効 | ゆうこう yuukou | valid; effective |
| 有料 | ゆうりょう yuuryou | fee-charging; paid; not free |
| 有利 | ゆうり yuuri | advantageous; favourable; better |
| 被害 | ひがい higai | (suffering) damage; injury; harm |
| 障害 | しょうがい shougai | obstacle; impediment; hindrance |
See also: Chinese symbol for “harmful”.
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