“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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