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VocabJLPT N1

harmful

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. harmful
2. hazardous

This na-adjective means harmful or hazardous, used to describe things that cause damage to health, the environment, or society. It commonly appears in warnings or discussions about dangerous substances or behaviors.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The government tightened restrictions on importing hazardous waste.

Sentence 2

Authorities are investigating how the harmful substances leaked.

Sentence 3

It'd be the worst if they kept saying "it's safe" when it was actually harmful all along.

Sentence 4

Wait, it literally says on here that eating this is harmful!

Sentence 5

Hazardous waste sorting is strictly enforced here.