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[こう()·()]
kouka
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 効果

noun, no adjective
  1. effect; effectiveness; efficacy; result
noun
  1. effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)

Definition and Synonyms for 効果

Effect a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Synonyms: はか, 仕儀, 作用, 効果, 始末, 影響, 成果, 成り行き, , 果たて, 結末, 結果, 至り, 至る, 首尾
Effect an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
Synonyms: エフェクト, 体裁, 効果
Fruit the consequence of some effort or action
Synonyms: 効果, 収穫, 実り, 実る, 成果, 所産, 産物, 結実, 結晶, 賜物
Efficacy capacity or power to produce a desired effect
Synonyms: 利き, , 効く, 効力, 効果, 効き目, 効能, 効験, 実効, 甲斐
Impact a forceful consequence
Synonyms: インパクト, 効果, 影響, 影響力, 衝動, 衝撃
Effect a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
Synonyms: 効果, 影響
Impact a strong effect
Synonyms: インパクト, 効果, 影響, 影響力, 衝動, 衝撃

Meanings for each kanji in 効果

» merit; efficacy; efficiency; benefit
» fruit; reward; carry out; achieve; complete; end; finish; succeed

Categories 効果 is a member of

Phenomenon any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
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Effectiveness power to be effective
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Belief a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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Consequence the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
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Effect a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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Symptom any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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Sample Sentences for 効果

Out of the four policies that were suggested, I think the most effective one would be the "Improvement of Preventive Care and Health Promotion" policy.
The holidays seem to be doing her health good.
These quotations were effective in sending complex messages to his friends, because, in his day, people could quote from such authors with every expectation of being understood.
What surprised me most when I first entered college was how few of my classmates knew how to study efficiently.
His speech was an effective apology for the Government's policies.

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