Noun
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit; avail
苦心の甲斐があった。That was well worth the trouble.
Also written 詮【かい】、効【かい】
119 results for 甲斐
More words
All 14甲斐がい
Suffixresult (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit; avail
甲斐かい
NounKai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
甲斐無いかいない
I-adjective (keiyoushi)worthless; pointless; useless
甲斐がないかいがない
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)useless; in vain
甲斐甲斐しいかいがいしい
I-adjective (keiyoushi)brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
Kanji
All 2Sentences
All 8苦心の甲斐があった。
That was well worth the trouble.
おもちゃコンサルタントの方々が甲斐甲斐しく働く姿がとても印象的でした。
Seeing the briskly working toy consultants also left a strong impression.
うちの亭主は甲斐性がない。
My husband isn't quite the provider he should be.
Names
All 95甲斐かい
Place nameFamily or surnameFemale term or languageKai
甲斐かいざき
Family or surnameKaizaki
甲斐かいの
Place nameKaino