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
この薬はすぐに効果が現れた。

This medicine showed an effect immediately.

働き はたらき
この薬は、胃の働きを助ける効果がある。

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

効く きく
この薬は頭痛によく効く。

This medicine works well for headaches.

スパイス スパイス
このカレーは色々なスパイスが効いていて美味しい。

This curry is delicious with various spices.

有効 ゆうこう
このチケットは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
限られた空間を有効に活用するために、家具の配置を工夫した。

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

効率 こうりつ
この新しい機械は非常に効率がいい。

This new machine is very efficient.

機械 きかい
現代の工場では、効率を高めるために高度な機械が導入されている。

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

効果的 こうかてき
この学習法は、単語を覚えるのに非常に効果的だ。

This study method is very effective for memorizing words.

方策 ほうさく
事故を防止するための効果的な方策を検討する。

We will consider effective measures to prevent accidents.

Example Vocabulary

効果

こうか

effect; effectiveness; result

効く

きく

to be effective; to work

有効

ゆうこう

valid; effective

効率

こうりつ

efficiency; performance

効果的

こうかてき

effective

効率的

こうりつてき

efficient; effective

無効化

むこうか

invalidation; disabling; neutralization

無効

むこう

invalid; void

逆効果

ぎゃくこうか

opposite effect; counterproductive; backfiring

効力

こうりょく

legal force, validity, effect

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