Word details
甲斐
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 甲斐.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
甲
armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace
5 strokesFrequency 1,073JLPT N1Grade 8
On
コウカン
Kun
きのえ
Nanori
かぶときまさまさる
斐
beautiful, patterned
12 strokesFrequency 2,103JLPT N1Grade 9
On
ヒイ
Nanori
あや
詮
discussion, methods called for, selection, result
13 strokesGrade 8
On
セン
Kun
せん.ずるかいあき.らか
Nanori
あき
効
merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit
8 strokesFrequency 538JLPT N2Grade 5
On
コウ
Kun
き.くききめなら.う
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