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What is the Kanji for 'Effective'? | 効

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Effective', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Effective' is 効.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Effective

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Mix Power

    Example Word

    効く: work. The Japanese verb '効く (きく)' means 'to work' or 'to be effective'. It is commonly used to describe the effectiveness of something, such as medicine, methods, or strategies. For example: This medicine works「この薬は効く」(このくすりはきく). His plan worked「彼の計画は効いた」(かれのけいかくはきいた). It can also be used in a broader sense to indicate that something has an impact or influence. For instance: Her words worked on him「彼女の言葉が彼に効いた」(かのじょのことばがかれにきいた). Note that '効く' is often used in contexts where the effectiveness of something is being evaluated or observed.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1259

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mix

    kanji

    Meaning

    Power

Words Using

This kanji is used in 7 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 交 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    School

    kanji

    Meaning

    Compare, Contrast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suburbs

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wring, Strangle

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 19 kanji contain the part 力 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Man

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exertion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Move

    kanji

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Join, Add

    kanji

    Meaning

    Diligence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Labor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Help

    kanji

    Meaning

    Toil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Power, Force

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strive, Encourage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Raise, Recruit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Childhood, Infancy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inferior, Inferiority

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Recommend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate, Censure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Check, Intuition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial order, Imperial decree

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rise, Suddenness

Learn the Kanji

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What does 効 mean?

効 means 'Effective'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.