効き目

ききめ
Alternative writings: 利き目, きき眼, 効目, 利目
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1

Effect or efficacy (of a medicine, method, etc.); the impression or potency of something.

Noun

Examples

この薬は効き目が早く、飲んでからすぐ楽になった。

This medicine works quickly; I felt better soon after taking it.

化粧水の効き目を確かめるために一週間使い続けた。

I used the lotion for a week to check its effectiveness.

効き目が切れるとまた痛みが戻ってきた。

When the effect wore off, the pain returned.

民間療法の効き目には個人差がある。

The effectiveness of folk remedies varies from person to person.

2

One's dominant eye (the eye that is stronger or used preferentially when aiming/looking).

Noun

Examples

射撃では利き目を確認してから狙うことが大切だ。

In shooting, it's important to check your dominant eye before aiming.

友達は右利きだけど利き目は左だった。

My friend is right-handed, but their dominant eye is the left one.

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