Meaning of 要害(ようがい) in Japanese

要害
Kana Reading
ようがい
Romaji
yōgai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    stronghold; strategic position

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害 JLPT 3

10 strokes

harm, injury

On'Yomi: ガイ

Kun'Yomi:

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要 JLPT 3

9 strokes

need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: い.る, かなめ

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