Meaning

Primary

Effective

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

Remember how 効果 means "effect"? Add ~like to that and it's 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

Context Sentences

成果主義の給与制度は、良い社員を引き込む最も効果的で公平な方法である。

Performance based salaries are the most effective and fairest ways to attract good workers.

Kanji Composition