Translation of Japanese word "影響" to English
影響
えいきょう
[eikyou]
IPA: /ei̯ki̥o̞/
Meaning
NounThe power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
How to use
影響 (eikyou) — 'influence / effect / impact'. 影響を与える — exert influence. 悪い影響 — bad influence.
🇬🇧 English
influence / effect
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 影響
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): えいきょう
Romaji Transcription: eikyou
Example Sentences
この会社の影響は大きい。
このかずかのえいきょうはおおきい。
The company's influence is great.
環境の影響を考慮する必要があります。
かんきょうのえいきょうをかんきょうするひつようがあります。
We need to consider the environmental impact.
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- 影響を与える— to influence / affect
- 悪影響— bad influence / adverse effect
Frequency rank: #670 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "影響" mean?▼
The Japanese word "影響" means "influence / effect" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "影響"?▼
The word "影響" is read as "えいきょう" (eikyou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the effect or influence of one thing on another.".
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