Vocabulary

What does 効果 (こうか, kouka) mean?

効果 (こうか, kouka) means effect, effectiveness.

Quick facts
Readingこうか
Romajikouka
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
こうか
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkouka

effect, effectiveness

  1. 1noun · no-adjective effect; effectiveness; efficacy
  2. 2noun effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)

Example sentences

  • The effects of exercise have shown up.

  • This method is effective.

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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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