1.
damage, loss
Harm or loss, especially in financial or material terms. Often used in legal and business contexts.
2.
injury, harm
Harm caused to a person or organization's interests.
損害 emphasizes financial or material loss, often used in legal and business contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 損害を受ける (to suffer damage)
- 損害を与える (to cause damage)
- 損害が出る (damage occurs)
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 損害賠償 (compensation for damages)
- 損害保険 (property insurance)
- 損害額 (amount of damage)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 損害: damage (financial/legal focus)
- 被害: damage received (victim perspective)
- 害: harm (general term)
- 損: loss (informal, often used alone)