Meaning

Primary

An Effect

Alternative

Effect

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The fruit of something that's effective is an effect.

Reading

こうか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 効果がある

    to have an effect, to be effective

    効果が出る

    to take effect

    効果が現れる

    to take effect

    効果が得られる

    an effect can be obtained

Context Sentences

でも、思ったほど効果がなかったんだよね。

But, it wasn't as effective as I expected.

何事も、続けることで、効果が現れてくるものです。

Whatever you're doing, if you keep at it, results will come.

どんな薬も、効果が出るまで少し時間がかかります。

With any medicine, it takes some time to start seeing the effects.

ジムで水泳をすることが、最も効果があるダイエット方法だと聞きました。

I heard swimming at the gym is the most effective way to lose weight.

Kanji Composition