効果的(こうかてき)

こうかてき
na-adjective
effective
1. effective, productive
Producing a desired or intended result; having an effect.
効果的(こうかてき)に時間(じかん)を使(つか)う。
To use time effectively.
この薬(くすり)は風邪(かぜ)に効果的(こうかてき)です。
This medicine is effective against colds.
効果的(こうかてき)な学習(がくしゅう)方法(ほうほう)を探(さが)しています。
I'm looking for an effective study method.

効果的(こうかてき) is a na-adjective meaning effective or productive.

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: 効果的(こうかてき)に (effectively)
  • Noun stem: 効果(こうか) (effect, result)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜に効果的(こうかてき): effective for/against ~
  • 効果的(こうかてき)な方法(ほうほう): effective method
  • 効果的(こうかてき)に使(つか)う: to use effectively

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 有効(ゆうこう): valid, effective (often for tickets, contracts)
  • 効率的(こうりつてき): efficient (focus on minimal waste)

Common in business, medical, and educational contexts.

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Added 2026.1.16 8:54 · Revised 2026.3.6 14:02
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