A1 noun Neutral

効果

/koːka/

The result or impact produced by an action, treatment, or cause. It is used to describe how well something works or the specific outcome achieved through effort or influence.

Beispiele

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1

この薬はすぐに効果が出ます。

This medicine takes effect quickly.

2

新政策の経済的効果を検討する必要があります。

We need to examine the economic effects of the new policy.

3

この筋トレ、効果あると思う?

Do you think this workout is effective?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
効果
Adverb
効果的に
Adjektiv
効果的
Verwandt
有効性
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Coca-Cola' (Kouka) commercial; the 'effect' of drinking it is supposed to be instant happiness and refreshment.

Schnelles Quiz

毎日の練習は、ピアノの上達に大きな___があります。

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: 効果

Beispiele

1

この薬はすぐに効果が出ます。

everyday

This medicine takes effect quickly.

2

新政策の経済的効果を検討する必要があります。

formal

We need to examine the economic effects of the new policy.

3

この筋トレ、効果あると思う?

informal

Do you think this workout is effective?

4

実験により、その成分の抗酸化効果が証明された。

academic

The experiment proved the antioxidant effect of the component.

5

先月の広告はあまり効果がありませんでした。

business

Last month's advertisement wasn't very effective.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
効果
Adverb
効果的に
Adjektiv
効果的
Verwandt
有効性

Häufige Kollokationen

効果がある to be effective
効果が出る to show results
効果を試す to test the effectiveness
高い効果 high effectiveness
相乗効果 synergy / synergistic effect

Häufige Phrasen

効果絶大

extremely effective

音響効果

sound effects

心理的効果

psychological effect

Wird oft verwechselt mit

効果 vs 結果

'Kekka' is a general result (can be good or bad), while 'Kouka' focuses on the effectiveness or intended influence of an action.

効果 vs 効率

'Kouritsu' refers to efficiency (speed/resource usage), whereas 'Kouka' refers to effectiveness (the power to produce a result).

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Nutzungshinweise

Kouka is most commonly paired with the verbs 'aru' (to have) or 'deru' (to appear/show). It is used for positive or intended outcomes, except in the phrase 'gyaku-kouka' (backfire).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget that 'kouka' is a noun and try to use it as a verb without 'ga aru' or 'wo motarasu'. Do not say 'kouka suru' to mean 'to be effective'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Coca-Cola' (Kouka) commercial; the 'effect' of drinking it is supposed to be instant happiness and refreshment.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from Sinitic roots: 'kou' (効) meaning efficacy or result, and 'ka' (果) meaning fruit or consequence.

Grammatikmuster

~に効果がある (effective for/on ~) ~の効果で (due to the effect of ~) 効果的な + Noun (effective ~)
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Kultureller Kontext

In Japanese marketing, especially for cosmetics and supplements, the word 'kouka' is strictly regulated by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act regarding what claims can be made.

Schnelles Quiz

毎日の練習は、ピアノの上達に大きな___があります。

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: 効果

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