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要害 【ようがい】

  1. [n] stronghold; fortress
  2. [n,adj-no] strategic position; key position
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
要 Need, Main Point, Essence, Pivot, Key To ヨウ い.る, かなめ
害 Harm, Injury ガイ