Japanese Kanji

kou

result · effect · effectiveness

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNき.くki
  • KUNききめkikime
  • KUNなら.うnara

Meaning

Result, effect, effectiveness.

Stroke order for 效

效 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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