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Grade 5JLPT N2

merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit

8 strokes · frequency rank #538

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コウ
Kun
き.く、ききめ、なら.う

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Common words

  1. こうかeffect; effectiveness; efficacy; result1
    • Their excuses cut no ice with her.

    • The effect of the drug had worn off.

    • Benefits are in effect.

  2. ゆうこうvalid; effective2
    • The ticket is valid for a week.

    • The ticket holds good for three days.

    • How long is the ticket good for?

  3. こうりつefficiency3
    • He put forward a plan for improving office efficiency.

    • Which air conditioner do you think is the most efficient?

    • This computer is powerful, efficient, and easy to use.

  4. むこうinvalid; void; ineffective; unavailable4
    • A promise given under a threat is worthless.

    • This bond is null and void.

    • The will was declared void by the court.

  5. こうかてきeffective; successful5
    • The method was crude, but very effective.

    • The most effective defense is offense.

    • He could not take effective measures.

  6. じっこうpractical effect; efficacy; efficiency6
  7. はっこうcoming into effect7
  8. こうりつてきefficient8
    • Efficient machinery replaced manual labor.

    • You should study in an efficient manner.

    • The office staff worked quickly and efficiently to resolve the problem.

  9. きくto be effective; to take effect; to be good (for)9
    • These pills act on the heart.

    • My credit is good for 50,000 yen.

    • How dare you speak to me like that?

  10. こうりょくeffect; efficacy; validity; potency10
    • The law is not in effect any longer.

    • The law is not in effect any longer.

    • As of midnight tonight the contract becomes effective.

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