Suffixresult (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit; avail

NounKai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)

I-adjective (keiyoushi)worthless; pointless; useless

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)useless; in vain

I-adjective (keiyoushi)brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited

Nounresourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability

Nounbright red table grape, a cross between a Flame Tokay and a Neo Muscat

NounKai Ken (Japanese dog breed)

Nounworthlessness; uselessness; hopelessness

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb)to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

Nounbeing good-for-nothing; useless person

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)thanks to; because of ... (something positive happened); it was worth ... (because); it paid off

Nounsea air; sea breeze · ocean and atmosphere · type of yarn-dyed silk goods