Meaning

Primary

Effective

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

You know that 効果 means "effect," and 〜的 attaches on to other words to give them a "~al" or "~like" nuance. What does it mean to be "effect-like"? It mean something is effective.

Reading

こうかてき
  • 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

  • 効果的なやり方

    effective method

    効果的なプレゼン

    effective presentation

    効果的なインタビュー

    effective interview

    効果的な学習

    effective learning

Context Sentences

でも、あなたのチームは効率的だけど効果的ではないよね。

Well, your team is efficient but not effective, don't you think?

ウォーキングが最も効果的なのは、朝だと言われています。

It is said that walking is most effective in the morning.

効果的にやせるには、しっかり寝ることも大切です。

To lose weight effectively, it's also important to get plenty of sleep.

Kanji Composition