
効
Meaning: effect
Other meanings: efficacy, benefit, effectiveness
Kun'yomi: き
On'yomi: こう
Example sentences
この薬はよく効く。
Kono kusuri wa yoku <b>kiku</b>.
This medicine <b>works</b> well.
運動は健康に効く。
Undou wa kenkou ni <b>kiku</b>.
Exercise <b>is effective</b> for health.
この方法は効果がある。
Kono houhou wa <b>kouka</b> ga aru.
This method <b>is effective</b>.
効率よく仕事を終わらせた。
<b>Kouritsu</b> yoku shigoto wo owaraseta.
I finished the work <b>efficiently</b>.
Practice exercises
reading
効
Answer: こう / き
meaning
効
Answer: effect / efficacy / effectiveness
reading
効果
Answer: こうか
reading
有効
Answer: ゆうこう
reading
効く
Answer: きく
reading
効き目
Answer: ききめ