“Efficacy” or “Efficiency” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “効”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “効” means “Potence”, “Success” or “Capability” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “効”

Jouyou Kanji “効” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
8 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
こう(kou) |
Kun-Yomi |
き(く)(ki(ku)) |
かい(kai) |
なら(う)(nara(u)) |
いた(す)(ita(su)) |
Meanings |
Effect, Efficiency |
Distinguished service, Achievement |
Imitate, Mimic |
Do one’s best, Bring about |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “効”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
効果(こうか-ko u ka) |
Effect, Effectiveness, Efficacy, Result |
効果的(こうかてき-ko u ka te ki) |
Effective, Successful, Efficaciously, Effectively |
効験(こうけん-ko u ke n) |
Efficacy, Effect |
効能(こうのう-ko u no u) |
Efficacy, Effect, Efficaciousness |
効用(こうよう-ko u yo u) |
Use, Utility, Effect, Benefit, Availability |
効率(こうりつ-ko u ri tsu) |
Efficiency, Effectiveness |
効力(こうりょく-ko u ryo ku) |
Potency, Efficacy, Effect, Validity |
験効(げんこう-ge n ko u) |
To receive merit through the power of the gods or Buddhas |
時効(じこう-ji ko u) |
Statute of limitations, Prescription |
実効(じっこう-ji kko u) |
Practical effect, Actual efficacy |
即効(そっこう-so kko u) |
Immediate effect, Instant effect |
特効(とっこう-to kko u) |
Especially remarkable efficacy, Dramatic results, Specific effectiveness |
無効(むこう-mu ko u) |
Invalid, No effect, Void, Disabled, Ineffective, Unavailable |
薬効(やっこう-ya kko u) |
Medical efficacy, Medicinal effect, Drug efficacy |
有効(ゆうこう-yu u ko u) |
Valid, Effective, Active |
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