Kanji

効

merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit

Kanji

Grade

Grade 5

Strokes

8 strokes

Radical

力部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

コウ

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

きく, ききめ, ならう

Nanori (Name Reading)

いたる, かず, かた, すすむ, なり, のり

Common Readings

コウ, き…く

Example sentences

効果 こうか
この すぐに 効果 現れた

This medicine showed an effect immediately.

働き はたらき
この 働き 助ける 効果 ある

This medicine has the effect of helping the stomach's function.

効く きく
この 頭痛 よく 効く

This medicine works well for headaches.

スパイス スパイス
この カレー 色々 スパイス 効いていて 美味しい

This curry is delicious with various spices.

有効 ゆうこう
この チケット 来月末 まで 有効 です

This ticket is valid until the end of next month.

空間 くうかん
限られた 空間 有効 活用 する ために 家具 配置 工夫 した

In order to use the limited space effectively, I devised the layout of the furniture.

効率 こうりつ
この 新しい 機械 非常 効率 いい

This new machine is very efficient.

機械 きかい
現代 工場 では 効率 高める ために 高度 機械 導入されている

In modern factories, advanced machines are introduced to improve efficiency.

効果的 こうかてき
この 学習 単語 覚える 非常に 効果的

This study method is very effective for memorizing words.

方策 ほうさく
事故 防止 する ため 効果的 方策 検討 する

We will consider effective measures to prevent accidents.

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