効
merit · efficacy · efficiency · benefit
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
交 + power
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cross and power. Effect of crossing power.
Symbolism
Effect, efficiency, effective. Represents effectiveness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
効果覿面
こうかてきめん
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect; having an immediate effect
相乗効果
そうじょうこうか
synergy; synergy
薬石無効
やくせきむこう
neither medicines nor medical care having little effect on a patient; neither medicines nor medical care having little effect on a patient
波及効果
はきゅうこうか
ripple effect; spillover effect; propagation effect; ripple effect
Proverbs & Idioms
効果は時間が証明する
こうかはじかんがしょうめいする
Time proves effectiveness
Results become clear over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 効 mean in Japanese?
効 means merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit.
How do you read 効?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: き.く、ききめ、なら.う (kiku, kikime, narau).
How many strokes does 効 have?
効 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 効 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 効 (merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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