Translation and Meaning of: 効く - kiku

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 効く (kiku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kiku

Kana: きく

Type: verb

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効く

Translation / Meaning: to be effective

Meaning in English: to be effective

Definition: Things have an effect or influence.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (効く) kiku

効く (きく) It is a Japanese verb that means "being effective" or "having an effect". The word is composed of the Kanji 効 (effectiveness) and く (auxiliary verb). The etymological origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese language began to be written with Kanji imported from China. Kanji 効 was introduced at this time and means "effectiveness" or "effectiveness". Auxiliary verb く is a particle that indicates the way the action is performed, in this case, effectiveness. Therefore, the word 効く is used to describe the ability of something or someone to produce a desired or expected effect.

How to Write in Japanese - (効く) kiku

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Verbal conjugation of 効く

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 効く (kiku)

  • 効く - Basic shape
  • 効いた - past
  • 効きます - formal gift
  • 効いている - present continuous
  • 効かせる - potential
  • 効くない - negative

Synonyms and Similar - (効く) kiku

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効果がある; 作用する; 効力がある; 効くようになる; 効き目がある; 効き目が出る; 効くようにする; 効くように変える; 効くように指示する; 効くように調整する

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Words with the same pronunciation: きく kiku

聞く

kiku

to hear; to listen; to ask

Example Sentences - (効く) kiku

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Other words of the same type: verb

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増える

Kana: ふえる

Romaji: fueru

Translation / Meaning:

increase; to multiply

放る

Kana: ほうる

Romaji: houru

Translation / Meaning:

Let go

差し出す

Kana: さしだす

Romaji: sashidasu

Translation / Meaning:

to present; submit; grant; wait

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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