1.
effect, result
The outcome or result of an action.
効果がない。
It has no effect.
薬の効果が出てきた。
The medicine is starting to take effect.
この運動を続ければ、ダイエットの効果が出るはずだ。
If you keep up this exercise, you should see results from the diet.
2.
effectiveness, efficacy
The degree to which something produces the desired result.
効果的な方法
An effective method.
この薬はとても効果的だ。
This medicine is very effective.
効果的に勉強するには、まず計画を立てることが大切だ。
To study effectively, the first important thing is to make a plan.
効果 refers to effects and results.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 効果がある (to have an effect)
- 効果が出る (effect appears)
- 効果的 (effective)
- 逆効果 (counterproductive effect)
TYPES:
- 副作用 (side effect)
- 相乗効果 (synergistic effect)