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効果

こうか

noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
  • effect
  • effectiveness
  • efficacy
  • result

Related Kanji

効 merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit
果 fruit, reward, carry out, achieve, complete, end, finish, succeed

Example Sentences

彼らがいくら弁解しても彼女には何の効果もなかった。
Their excuses cut no ice with her.
その薬の効果は強烈だが短い。
The effects of the drug are intense but brief.
提示された４つの抑制策のうち最も効果があると思われるのが、「予防医療・健康増進活動の大充実」であろう。
Out of the four policies that were suggested, I think the most effective one would be the "Improvement of Preventive Care and Health Promotion" policy.
音楽でも演説でも、間合いはすばらしい効果をあげるものとしてしばしば利用される。
In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.
その新薬はすぐに効果を示した。
The new medicine demonstrated an immediate effect.