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VocabJLPT N3

damage

Noun

Definitions

1. damage
2. Damage

This katakana noun, borrowed from English, means damage, referring to harm or injury caused to a person, object, or system. It is used broadly in everyday speech, gaming, and formal contexts to describe the extent of harm suffered.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is that actually damage, or are you just making excuses?

Sentence 2

She muttered, "Maybe I went too far — I wonder if I hurt them."

Sentence 3

That joke actually hit harder than you think?

Sentence 4

Do you think apologizing right now would reduce the damage?

Sentence 5

Making the same mistake over and over really does damage your credibility, doesn't it?