Skip to content

有効 (ゆうこう): valid, effectual — Japanese vocabulary

有効 is read ゆうこう and means "valid, effectual". JLPT N3 word with pitch accent and an example sentence.

有効

Reading
ゆうこう · yuukou
Translation
valid, effectual
Level
JLPT N3
Pitch accent
ゆうこうが

Example

私は有効なビザを持っていたので、入国を許可された。

わたしはゆうこうなビザをもっていたので、にゅうこくをきょかされた。

I had a valid visa, so I was allowed to enter the country.

Kanji in this word

  • 有 — exist, have
  • 効 — effect

Remember them for good

Quizzes, writing, listening and spaced reviews: KanaLearn has you review each word at the right time. Free, no ads.

Start for free