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効く
きく
verb
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Meanings
1
to be effective, to take effect, to be good (for); to work, to function well
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Kanji in this word
効
Merit, Efficacy, Efficiency
8 strokes
More words with
効
効果
こうか ·
effect
N3
有効
ゆうこう ·
valid
N3
効率
こうりつ ·
efficiency
N1
無効
むこう ·
invalid
N1
時効
じこう ·
statute of limitations
Full entry on Jisho
効果的
こうかてき ·
effective
効力
こうりょく ·
effect
N2
実効
じっこう ·
practical effect