WORD DETAIL
傷害
しょうがい
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
傷害(しょうがい) means bodily injury or the act of causing it, especially in legal contexts. - Basic usage: A law class reviews an injury case; a fictional trial considers whether bodily harm was intentional.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Legal case category and intent disputed at trial
傷害に関するidentifies the subject area, while故意による傷害makes the cause and intent an issue. It does not refer merely to emotional offense.

