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“effect” in Japanese

Japanese

Also作用 (sayō) · 影響 (eikyō) · 効力 (kōryoku) · 効き目 (kikime)

Pronunciation

Romajikōka

Example

この薬は効果があります。ko no kusuri wa kō ka ga a ri ma su

This medicine has an effect.

Illustration for 効果 (effect)

How to say “effect” in Japanese

“Effect” in Japanese is 効果 (kōka).

Marks what is brought about by a cause or action, especially the useful change it produces.

Full entry for 効果: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 効果

薬はすぐに効果が出ます。kusuri wa su gu ni kō ka ga de ma su

The medicine takes effect quickly.

薬を飲み続けると、数日で効果が現れます。kusuri o no mi tsuzu ke ru to sū jitsu de kō ka ga arawa re ma su

If you keep taking the medicine, you will notice an effect within a few days.

Tips for using 効果

  • 効果 (kōka) can describe the benefit of a treatment, study method, or plan, not only a physical change.

Other Japanese words for “effect”

この薬の作用は強いです。ko no kusuri no sa yō wa tsuyo i de su

The effect of this medicine is strong.

その薬の影響は小さいです。so no kusuri no ei kyō wa chii sa i de su

The effect of the medicine is small.

この薬は効力が長く続きます。ko no kusuri wa kō ryoku ga naga ku tsuzu ki ma su

This medicine remains effective for a long time.

この薬は効き目があります。ko no kusuri wa ki ki me ga a ri ma su

This medicine has an effect.

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