効果 (Kouka) is a Japanese noun meaning “effect, effectiveness, efficacy, result”.
Meanings
- noun, adjectival nouneffect; effectiveness; efficacy; result
- nouneffects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
Examples
薬の効果は消えていた。
The effect of the drug had worn off.
利益は効果を発揮してる。
Benefits are in effect.
調査機関がその効果を調べた。
A research organization investigated the effect.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).