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“Bad effect” in Japanese

Short answer
障り sawari さわり

Bad effect in Japanese is “障り” (sawari). Full meaning: hindrance, obstacle, impediment, inconvenience; harm (to one's health), bad effect, sickness; menstruation, period.

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