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[こう()·のう()]
kounou
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[こう()·のう()]
kounou
[()·のう()]
kunou
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Root Words:

[こう() + のう()]
kou + nou

English Meaning(s) for 効能

noun
  1. effect; efficacy; virtue; benefit

Definition and Synonyms for 効能

Strength capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
Synonyms: こわい, 効力, 効能, 強い, 強さ, 強度
Plus a useful or valuable quality
Synonyms: プラス, ますます, ベネフィット, アドバンテージ, 冥利, , , 効用, 効能, 甲斐,
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

Meanings for each kanji in 効能

» merit; efficacy; efficiency; benefit
» ability; talent; skill; capacity

Categories 効能 is a member of

Quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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Power possession of controlling influence
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Effectiveness power to be effective
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Sample Sentences for 効能

The first virtue of a painting is to be a feast for the eyes.

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