Translation and Meaning of: 公害 - kougai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 公害 (kougai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kougai
Kana: こうがい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: public nuisance; pollution
Meaning in English: public nuisance;pollution
Definition: Substances and energy associated with industry and daily life activities that have a negative impact on the global environment and the human body.
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- Etymology
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- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (公害) kougai
公害 is a Japanese word that refers to environmental pollution. The word is composed of the characters 公 (kou), which means "public" or "government", and 害 (gai), which means "harm" or "damage". The etymology of the word dates back to the post-war period in Japan, when industrial pollution became a growing problem and people began demanding action from the government to protect the environment and public health. The term 公害 was coined to describe this type of pollution and has become a widely used term in Japanese society.How to Write in Japanese - (公害) kougai
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Synonyms and Similar - (公害) kougai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
環境汚染; 環境破壊; 環境悪化
Words containing: 公害
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Words with the same pronunciation: こうがい kougai
Example Sentences - (公害) kougai
Below are some example sentences:
公害は環境に悪影響を与えます。
Kougai wa kankyou ni aku eikyou wo ataemasu
Environmental pollution has a negative impact on the environment.
Pollution has a negative effect on the environment.
- 公害 (kougai) - pollution
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 環境 (kankyou) - environment
- に (ni) - target particle
- 悪影響 (aku eikyou) - negative effect
- を (wo) - object particle
- 与えます (ataemasu) - cause, have an impact
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "public nuisance; pollution" é "(公害) kougai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.