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害 kanji: meaning “harm”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N310 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
harm
On'yomi
ガイ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 害

Keep the kids in the house (宀) safe from harm: nothing goes into the mouth (口).

Parts in this story:口

How to write 害: stroke order

害 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 害

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Kanji that share parts with 害.