How do you say "collateral damage" in Japanese?

Collateral damage in Japanese is 池魚の殃 (chigyonowazawai) — collateral damage, getting embroiled in someone else's dispute, having a fire spread to one's own house.

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Home › In Japanese › Collateral damage

“Collateral damage” in Japanese

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池魚の殃 chigyonowazawai chigyonowazawai

Collateral damage in Japanese is “池魚の殃” (chigyonowazawai). Full meaning: collateral damage, getting embroiled in someone else's dispute, having a fire spread to one's own house.

Other ways to say “Collateral damage” in Japanese

巻き添え被害 makizoehigai collateral damage

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