甲斐
かい
Also written 効, 詮
Meanings
- Noun result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit; avail
Kanji
Example sentences
- 苦心の甲斐があった。
That was well worth the trouble. - この車は直しても甲斐が無い。
This car isn't worth repairing. - この間投稿した記事がやっと雑誌に載ったんだよ。頑張って出し続けた甲斐があったよ。
Sending manuscript after manuscript paid off. A magazine finally published my work. - 進んで学ぼうとする気の無い者には教える甲斐がない。
One who is not willing to learn is not worth teaching. - やった甲斐はあった。
It was worth it.
Common phrases
Words containing 甲斐
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