甲斐

Meaning

1. n
   result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit; avail
2. n
   Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
3. suf
   result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit; avail

Example sentences

• 苦心の甲斐があった。

  That was well worth the trouble.

• この間投稿した記事がやっと雑誌に載ったんだよ。頑張って出し続けた甲斐があったよ。

  Sending manuscript after manuscript paid off. A magazine finally published my work.

• 「2時間待った甲斐があったね」「うん！ このサイン、一生の宝物にする」

  "It was worth the two-hour wait." "Yeah! I'll cherish this signature for a lifetime."