재해
Great damage or loss of life caused by natural events (like earthquakes) or human accidents. It corresponds to 'disaster' or 'calamity'.
Examples
3 of 5이번 태풍으로 인한 재해 복구 작업이 시작되었다.
Disaster recovery work for the typhoon has begun.
재해 위험 지역에는 출입을 삼가 주시기 바랍니다.
Please refrain from entering disaster-prone areas.
지진 같은 재해는 정말 무서워.
Disasters like earthquakes are really scary.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jaehae: Jae (ash/disaster) + Hae (harm/damage).
Quick Quiz
지구 온난화로 인해 각종 자연 ___가 자주 발생하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 재해
Examples
이번 태풍으로 인한 재해 복구 작업이 시작되었다.
everydayDisaster recovery work for the typhoon has begun.
재해 위험 지역에는 출입을 삼가 주시기 바랍니다.
formalPlease refrain from entering disaster-prone areas.
지진 같은 재해는 정말 무서워.
informalDisasters like earthquakes are really scary.
기후 변화는 전 세계적으로 자연 재해의 빈도를 높이고 있다.
academicClimate change is increasing the frequency of natural disasters worldwide.
산업 재해 예방을 위해 안전 수칙을 준수해야 합니다.
businessSafety rules must be followed to prevent industrial disasters.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
재해 보험
disaster insurance
특별 재해 지역
special disaster zone
재해 구호
disaster relief
Often Confused With
재해 emphasizes the damage/loss, while 재난 emphasizes the event/emergency itself.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics about environment, urban planning, and climate change.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '재해' for small personal accidents; use '사고' instead.
Memory Tip
Jaehae: Jae (ash/disaster) + Hae (harm/damage).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 災 (disaster) and 害 (harm).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
지구 온난화로 인해 각종 자연 ___가 자주 발생하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 재해
Related Vocabulary
More environment words
일회성
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기후변화
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환경보호
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조성하다
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배출하다
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감축하다
B2To reduce or cut down the quantity, volume, or size of something, often used for budgets, personnel, or emissions.
배출
B2The act of sending out or releasing substances such as gas, heat, or waste into the environment. It is a critical term in discussions about climate change and pollution.
분리하다
B1To separate or divide things that were together or combined.
보호하다
B1To keep safe from harm, injury, or loss; to guard or defend.
재활용
B1The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects; recycling.
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