Japanese word

効き目

Pronunciation

Romajikikime

Meaning

  • nouneffect

Example

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.

Illustration for 効き目 (effect)

More examples

医師に相談してから、効き目の強い薬を選びます。i shi ni sō dan shi te ka ra ki ki me no tsuyo i kusuri o era bi ma su

I choose a highly effective medicine after consulting a doctor.

Core concept

Refers to the extent to which a treatment or method produces its intended result.

Common phrases

  • 薬の効き目kusuri no ki ki me

    effect of the medicine

  • 効き目があるki ki me ga a ru

    be effective

  • 効き目を確かめるki ki me o tashi ka me ru

    check the effect

Similar words

効果kōka: A result produced by an action, treatment, or method.
効能kōnō: A beneficial effect or use claimed for a medicine or other treatment.
効用kōyō: The practical benefit or usefulness provided by something.

Definition in Japanese

薬や方法などの作用によって得られる、目的にかなった効果。kusuri ya hō hō na do no sa yō ni yo tte e ra re ru moku teki ni ka na tta kō ka

Word origin

効き目 (kikime) is formed from 効く (kiku, "to work or be effective") and 目 (me, "point or degree"), so its form expresses the degree of effectiveness.

Usage tips

  • The pattern 効き目がある (kikime ga aru) states that a medicine or measure works, while 効き目がない (kikime ga nai) states that it does not.

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