This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

弊害

Reading

Kana: へいがい
Romaji: heigai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

adverse effect; harmful effect; harmful result; malady; negative effect; harmful influence; evil practice

Kanji

Reading: ヘイ
Meanings: abuse, evil, vice, breakage
Reading: ガイ
Meanings: harm, injury

Example Sentence

喫煙(きつえん)(からだ)弊害(へいがい)である。
➥Smoking has an ill effect upon the health.
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