ダメージ

だめーじ
noun
damage
1. damage, harm
Physical, emotional, or financial harm or injury. Used broadly in everyday conversation, gaming, and business contexts.
ダメージを()ける。
To take damage.
台風(たいふう)建物(たてもの)がかなりのダメージを()けた。
The building sustained considerable damage from the typhoon.
失恋(しつれん)のダメージからなかなか()(なお)れない。
I can't seem to recover from the damage of being heartbroken.

USAGE:
ダメージ is used across many contexts: physical damage (to objects or the body), emotional/psychological harm, financial losses, and game mechanics. The verb pattern ダメージを()ける (to receive damage) and ダメージを(あた)える (to inflict damage) are the most common.

IN GAMING:
ダメージ is a core term in video games, referring to the numerical harm dealt to characters or enemies.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ダメージを()ける: to take/receive damage
  • ダメージを(あた)える: to inflict/deal damage
  • 精神的(せいしんてき)ダメージ: emotional/psychological damage
  • ダメージが(おお)きい: the damage is significant