損う
そこなう
sokonau
verbVocabularyExtra vocab 2 — supplementary
Quick answer
損う (そこなう (sokonau)) means "To harm". The reading is そこなう (sokonau). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
To harm
Also : To damage · To hurt · To spoil · To ruin
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Example Sentences
雨が続くと、野菜の品質を損う恐れがある。
あめがつづくと、やさいのひんしつをそこなうおそれがある。
If the rain continues, there is a risk of harming the quality of vegetables.
その決定は、彼の評判を損った。
そのけっていは、かれのひょうばんをそこなった。
That decision damaged his reputation.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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