Word details
効能
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 効能
Dictionary
Entry
1
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; virtue; benefit
Examples
絵画が有する第一の効能は見る人の目のごちそうとなることである。
The first virtue of a painting is to be a feast for the eyes.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
効
8 strokes
Frequency: 538
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
merit
efficacy
efficiency
benefit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
ききめ
なら.う
能
10 strokes
Frequency: 273
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
ability
talent
skill
capacity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ノウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.く
あた.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
の
のり
よし
功
5 strokes
Frequency: 857
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
achievement
merits
success
honor
credit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いさお
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさ
かつ
くぬ
ぐう
こと
つとむ
とし
のり
よし
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