Word Meaning 害す

がいす gaisu

害す is read as がいす (gaisu) and means to kill.

Meaning

English

  1. to kill
  2. to hinder
  3. to obstruct
  4. to injure
  5. to damage
  6. to harm
  7. to hurt

Reading

Kana

がいす

Romaji

gaisu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 12 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 4 Kanken 7級 Rank 90822 Priority O

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

害を及ぼす

がいをおよぼす

to cause harm (to)

がい

injury

害する

がいする

to kill

害悪

がいあく

harm

害人

がいじん

foreigner

害虫

がいちゅう

harmful insect

殺害

さつがい

killing

公害

こうがい

pollution

利害

りがい

advantages and disadvantages

有害

ゆうがい

harmful

水害

すいがい

water damage

加害者

かがいしゃ

perpetrator

Example Sentences

7

Tom threatened to kill me.

The bad weather affected his health.

No offense was meant.

She easily takes offence at trifles.

There are many things that harm young saplings, such as insects, car exhaust, and typhoons.

I hope I haven't said anything to offend you.

By and large, reporters don't hesitate to intrude on one's privacy.