そこなう
N1害う
損なう損う
[sokonau]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to damage; to spoil; to mar; to ruin
2.suffix; Godan verb with 'u' ending
to fail to do; to do amiss; to miss one's opportunity to do
3.suffix; Godan verb with 'u' ending
to almost do; to come close to doing
Example Sentences
過度な飲酒は健康を害う原因になる。
Excessive drinking can be a cause of harming your health.
環境を害う行為を法律で規制すべきだ。
Acts that damage the environment should be regulated by law.
他人の名誉を害う発言は慎むべきである。
Remarks that damage others' reputations should be restrained.