甲斐
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 甲斐
1
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit; avail
Examples
苦心の甲斐があった。
That was well worth the trouble.
Kanji in this Word
甲
5 strokes
Frequency: 1073
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
armor
high (voice)
A grade
first class
former
instep
carapace
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きのえ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かぶと
き
まさ
まさる
斐
12 strokes
Frequency: 2103
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
beautiful
patterned
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
イ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あや
詮
13 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
discussion
methods called for
selection
result
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せん.ずる
かい
あき.らか
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
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
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