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Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji
効

N2

Meaningsmerit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit
On'yomiコウ
Kun'yomiき、ききめ、なら
Strokes8
Radical力

Compounds

  • opposite effect, adverse effect, backfiring

  • effect, effectiveness, efficacy, result

  • effective, successful

  • effect, effectiveness, efficacy, virtue

  • efficiency, productivity, effectiveness

  • efficient

  • practical effect, efficacy, efficiency

  • ripple effect, secondary effect

  • Effective/Valid

Example sentences

  • We introduced automation to improve efficiency.

  • Operational efficiency has improved significantly.

  • Significant ripple effects are expected.

  • We need to establish effective measures.

  • The negotiating style with clients is flexible and effective.

  • To take effective measures

  • Through efficiency improvements, productivity rose 30%.

  • The discount can't be used for all goods or at all restaurants.