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効
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
き.く・ききめ・なら.う
kiku / kikime / narau
merit · efficacy · efficiency · benefit
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Strokes8
Frequency#538
Radical力power(2)
Old Form效
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
効=
交力
交 + power
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cross and power. Effect of crossing power.
Symbolism
Effect, efficiency, effective. Represents effectiveness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
効果覿面
こうかてきめん
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect; having an immediate effect
相乗効果
そうじょうこうか
synergy; synergy
薬石無効
やくせきむこう
neither medicines nor medical care having little effect on a patient; neither medicines nor medical care having little effect on a patient
波及効果
はきゅうこうか
ripple effect; spillover effect; propagation effect; ripple effect
Proverbs & Idioms
効果は時間が証明する
こうかはじかんがしょうめいする
Time proves effectiveness
Results become clear over time