VocabJLPT N3
effective
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. valid
  2. 2. effective
  3. 3. yuko (judo)
This na-adjective means "effective" or "valid," describing something that produces the intended result or is legally/officially in force. For example, it can describe an effective method or a ticket that is still valid within a certain period.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If we act quickly, it'll be effective in keeping the damage down.

Sentence 2

She said, "The most effective thing is to never give up."

Sentence 3

I think that proposal would work on the ground too.

Sentence 4

For now, the measures are working well enough!

Sentence 5

Same mistake again… next time, taking notes would really help.