(こうか)

こうか
noun
effect, result, effectiveness
1. effect, result
The outcome or result of an action.
効果(こうか)がない。
It has no effect.
(くすり)効果(こうか)()てきた。
The medicine is starting to take effect.
この運動(うんどう)(つづ)ければ、ダイエットの効果(こうか)()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(こうか)(てき)方法(ほうほう)
An effective method.
この(くすり)はとても効果(こうか)(てき)だ。
This medicine is very effective.
効果(こうか)(てき)勉強(べんきょう)するには、まず計画(けいかく)()てることが大切(たいせつ)だ。
To study effectively, the first important thing is to make a plan.

効果(こうか) refers to effects and results.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 効果(こうか)がある (to have an effect)
  • 効果(こうか)()る (effect appears)
  • 効果(こうか)(てき) (effective)
  • (ぎゃく)効果(こうか) (counterproductive effect)

TYPES:

  • 副作用(ふくさよう) (side effect)
  • 相乗(そうじょう)効果(こうか) (synergistic effect)