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JLPT N3 · States & qualities

有効

ゆうこう

valid; effective

Stroke order of 有効

2 characters, 14 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

有 · 6 strokes効 · 8 strokes

Memory trick

A hand holding meat 有 plus 効 effect (交 crossing + 力 power) means valid and effective.

Parts: 有 have + 効 effect (交 + 力 power)

Example sentence

この切符は三日間有効です。

このきっぷはみっかかんゆうこうです。

This ticket is valid for three days.

Words with 有

Words with 効

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