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[こう(公)·がい(害)]
kougai
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 公害

noun, no adjective
  1. pollution; public nuisance; contamination
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Definition and Synonyms for 公害

Pollution undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
Synonyms: ポリューション, 公害, 汚染

Meanings for each kanji in 公害

» public; prince; official; governmental
» harm; injury

Categories 公害 is a member of

Impureness the condition of being impure
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Environmental Condition the state of the environment
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Sample Sentences for 公害

Students took the lead in the campaign against pollution.
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Industrialization often goes hand in hand with pollution.
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The government is trying to get rid of pollution.
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Why has Japan let pollution get so bad?
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What should we do to protect the beautiful earth from pollution?
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