Korean

효과
Meaning: effect, effectiveness
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

效
果

Example sentences

This medicine is very effective.
효과가 서서히 나타나기 시작했다.
The effects slowly started to appear.
그 약의 효과를 확인하기 위해 동물 실험이 진행되었다.
An animal experiment was conducted to verify the drug's effects.
이 약은 효과가 좋지만 부작용도 있을 수 있어요.
This medicine is effective, but it can also have side effects.
최소한의 노력으로 최대의 효과를 얻었다.
Achieved maximum effect with minimum effort.
새로운 기술의 파급 효과가 시장 전체에 미치고 있다.
The ripple effect of the new technology is spreading across the entire market.
커피의 카페인은 각성 효과가 있어 졸음을 쫓아준다.
Caffeine in coffee has an awakening effect and drives away sleepiness.

Usage Notes

Refers to a result or consequence, especially a good one, produced by an action. Can also refer to special effects in movies or theater.

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