• 果物くだもの — fruit
• 成果せいか — result, achievement
• 結果けっか — outcome, result
• 効果こうか — effect, effectiveness
• 果はたす — to accomplish, to carry out

The character 果 depicts a fruit hanging on a tree, symbolizing the final outcome of growth. Its extended meanings include the end result of an action, and by extension, accomplishment or fulfillment. It is used both literally (fruit) and metaphorically (results).

この研究けんきゅうは 良よい成果せいかを出だしました。
This research produced good results.

約束やくそくを 果はたすことが 大切たいせつです。
It is important to fulfill your promises.

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