Vocabulary

What does 効力 (こうりょく, kouryoku) mean?

効力 (こうりょく, kouryoku) means effect, validity.

Quick facts
Readingこうりょく
Romajikouryoku
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
こうりょく
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkouryoku

effect, validity

  1. 1noun effect; efficacy; validity

Example sentences

  • It seems the medicine's effect is starting to wear off.

  • This contract takes effect starting tomorrow.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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