Japanese word

効果的

Pronunciation

Romajikōkateki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveeffective

Example

この方法は効果的です。ko no hō hō wa kō ka teki de su

This method is effective.

Illustration for 効果的 (effective)

More examples

毎日の復習は、新しい表現を覚えるのに効果的です。mai nichi no fuku shū wa atara shi i hyō gen o obo e ru no ni kō ka teki de su

Daily review is effective for learning new expressions.

Core concept

効果的 (kōkateki) refers to an approach that successfully brings about the intended outcome.

Common phrases

  • 効果的な方法kō ka teki na hō hō

    an effective method

  • 効果的に使うkō ka teki ni tsuka u

    use effectively

Similar words

有効yūkō: Producing the intended result or helping achieve a particular goal.
有用yūyō: Providing help or value for a particular purpose.
効率的kōritsuteki: Achieving a result with little wasted time, effort, or resources.

Definition in Japanese

目的にかなった結果を上げる力があるさま。moku teki ni ka na tta kek ka o a ge ru chikara ga a ru sa ma

Word origin

効果的 (kōkateki) is formed from 効果 (kōka, "effect" or "result") and 的 (teki, "-like" or "having the nature of"), linking the idea of an effect to something that creates it.

Usage tips

  • A speaker can call a study method effective when it helps learners reach their goal, even if the method is not the fastest or simplest one.

Opposites

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