効果的（こうかてき）
JLPT N4 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: effective
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 効果的で | こうかてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 効果的だった | こうかてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 効果的ではない | こうかてきではない |
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Example sentences
- この薬はかぜに効果的だ。 — This medicine is effective for colds.
- 効果的な勉強の方法を探す。 — He looks for an effective study method.
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