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Kotomora

甲が斐い

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Meanings

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suffix

worth doing; effect; result

Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb or to a noun to express that the action or thing is worthwhile, produces a satisfying result, or has value. Often used in set phrases like 生きがい (reason for living) or やりがい (sense of fulfillment).

See also: 甲斐 (かい)

Expressions