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5 作用 Action

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Meaning

Primary

Action

Alternatives

Effect, Operation

Word Type

noun, する verb

Explanation

When you make a task you're looking for a certain action and/or effect. What task can you make right now to get the effect of learning more kanji?

Reading

さよう

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Remember when you learned the kanji for 作 and we said you'll see some that take just さ instead of the whole さく? This is one of those!

Context

Context Sentences

アルコールの作用をおしえてください。

Teach me about the effects of alcohol.

今日、学こうで、作用・はん作用のほうそくを学んだ。

I learned Newton's third law of motion at school today.

このケーキの味がする薬には、副作用はありませんか?

Does this cake-flavored medicine have any side effects?

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