noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
General term for the result or influence of an action, treatment, or cause. Used in both concrete and abstract contexts.
This medicine takes effect quickly.
We measure the effectiveness of the new advertisement.
effects (sound, visual, special)
Used in compound terms for technical or artistic effects, such as in film, music, or theater. Often appears as 音響効果, 視覚効果, 特殊効果.
See also: 音響効果 (おんきょうこうか)
This movie has amazing special effects.
We are looking for staff to handle sound effects.
This medicine is effective for headaches.
The new fertilizer showed its effectiveness.
The effects appeared after a month of exercising.
We are hoping for a big effect from this new policy.
効果 refers to an objective effect or result, while 甲斐 highlights the subjective sense of satisfaction gained from making an effort.
効果 is the general word for 'effect' regardless of speed, whereas 即効 specifically means the effect happens instantly.
効果 focuses on the result or effect produced, whereas 効率 focuses on how well resources or time were used to achieve that result.
効果 is a broad term for any effect or result, whereas 利き specifically points to the degree of effectiveness, especially of medicine or drink.
効果 highlights the beneficial or noticeable result achieved, whereas 作用 highlights the underlying process or force that acts, regardless of whether the result is desirable.
効果 means the 'effect' or 'impact' something has, while 成果 means the 'achievement' or 'result' gained from effort; learners confuse the two because both use 果.
有効 is an adjective meaning 'valid/effective', while 効果 is a noun meaning 'effect' or 'result', and learners often mix up the related kanji forms.
効果 is pronounced identically to 降下 but means effect or result, and has nothing to do with descending.
効果 (effect/result) shares the similar-looking kanji 効 with 功績's 功 and the same 'kou' sound, but means a result or effect, not a meritorious achievement.
効果 (effect, result) shares the same reading こうか with 高架 (elevated) but refers to a completely different concept.
sound effect
multiplier effect