害する
がいする
gaisuru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 83 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
害する (がいする (gaisuru)) means "To harm". The reading is がいする (gaisuru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
To harm
Also : To injure · To hurt · To damage · To offend
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Example Sentences
不正行為は組織の信頼を害する最も重大な行動である。
ふせいこういはそしきのしんらいをがいするもっともじゅうだいなこうどうである。
Fraudulent conduct is the most serious action that harms an organization's trust.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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