かい
Kai
Other forms: 詮、効
甲斐 (Kai) is a Japanese noun meaning “result (that makes an act worthwhile), worth (in doing something), value, effect”.
Meanings
- nounresult (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
Examples
苦心の甲斐があった。
That was well worth the trouble.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).