No. 778 in Japanese
効果
Effect; effectiveness; result.
In a sentence
この薬は速やかに効果を発揮します。
This medicine swiftly takes effect.
効果 refers to the effect or efficacy, specifically highlighting the result produced by the medicine.
彼の説得の効果で、私は考えを変えました。
Due to the effect of his persuasion, I changed my mind.
効果 is used to describe the influence or result brought about by someone's action, in this case his persuasion.
その新技術は環境保護に大きな効果をもたらしました。
That new technology brought significant effects to environmental conservation.
効果 emphasizes the impact or outcome achieved, focusing on the positive results of the new technology.
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