(adj) exerting force or influence, Syn. in force, in effect, good, Example:the law is effective immediately; a warranty good for two years; the law is already in effect (or in force)
[nari] (prt) (1) or; whether or not; (2) (after dictionary form verb) as soon as; right after; (3) (after past tense verb) while still; with previous state still in effect; (P)#130
[いきる, ikiru] (v1, vi) (1) to live; to exist; (2) to make a living; to subsist; (3) to be in effect; to be in use; to function; (4) to come to life; to be enlivened; (5) to be safe (in baseball, go, etc.); (P)#5092
[ふんすいこうか, funsuikouka] (n) fountain effect (theory that high sales in the basement of a department store lead to increased sales in the upper levels as well)