Translation

害 / 危害 / 悪影響

Meaning

Harm is damage, injury, or bad effect caused to a person, animal, thing, or situation. It is broad and often focuses on the negative result, not the exact kind of damage.

Examples

• この薬は正しく使えば害はありません。
  The medicine causes no harm when used correctly.
• うわさは彼女の評判に害を与えました。
  The rumor did harm to her reputation.