Jisho

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Noun
1. profit; gains​
    一郎
  • は
  • りえき利益
  • よりも
  • ゆうじょう友情
  • を
  • たいせつ大切にする
  • 。
Ichiro puts friendship above profit.
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2. benefit; advantage; good; interests (e.g. of society)​
  • りえき利益
  • になる
  • ような
  • ほん本
  • を
  • よ読み
  • なさい
  • 。
Read books that are worthwhile.
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
3. grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing; miracle​Only applies to りやく, See also 御利益, usu. ご〜
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利益 【りやく】
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. use; utilization; utilisation; application​
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Noun
1. interest (on a deposit, loan, etc.)​See also 利息
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to be effective; to take effect; to be good (for)​See also 薬が効く, usu. 効く
  • この
  • がんやく丸薬
  • は
  • しんぞう心臓
  • に
  • き効く
  • 。
These pills act on the heart.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to work; to function well​See also 目が利く, usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.
  • よくもまあ
  • わたし私
  • に
  • そんな
  • くち口
  • が
  • きける
  • ね
  • 。
How dare you speak to me like that?
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to​See also 割引が効く
  • わたし私
  • は
  • 5
  • まん万
  • えん円
  • まで
  • つけ
  • が
  • きく
  • 。
My credit is good for 50,000 yen.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
4. to taste (alcohol); to try​See also 聞く
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利く 【きく】
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
1. clever; intelligent; bright; smart; wise; sensible; shrewd​
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
2. well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good​See also お利口, usu. お〜
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利巧 【りこう】、悧巧 【りこう】、悧口 【りこう】
Notes
悧巧: Rarely-used kanji form. 悧口: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Noun
1. advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)​
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Noun
1. advantage; point in favor; point in favour​
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Noun
1. effect; virtue; efficacy; impression​
Noun
2. one's dominant eye​Only applies to 利き目
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利き目 【ききめ】
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Noun
1. egoism; egotism; selfishness​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
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Noun
1. interest; (investment) yield; profits​
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (e.g. intimidation); to take advantage of (e.g. one's influence); to season (with salt, etc.); to put in​
  • もうちょっと
  • しおあじ塩味
  • を
  • きかせて
  • み
  • たら
  • ?
How about adding a little bit more salt?
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2. to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display​See also 気を利かせる
  • かのじょ彼女
  • は
  • きてん機転
  • を
  • おお大いに
  • きかせて
  • きわどい
  • しつもん質問
  • を
  • かわした
  • 。
She showed a great deal of wit in handling the delicate question.
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効かせる 【きかせる】
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Noun
1. user; end-user; consumer; patron; customer; client​
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Noun
1. Libya​Usually written using kana alone
Notes
利比亜: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form.
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Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
1. to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (e.g. intimidation); to take advantage of (e.g. one's influence); to season (with salt, etc.); to put in​See also 利かせる
  • かれ彼
  • は
  • こぶし小節
  • を
  • き利かして
  • うた歌っています
  • 。
He is singing with a lot of ornamentation.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
2. to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display​See also 気を利かす
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効かす 【きかす】
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Kanji — 1 found

1.1806186616262588
7 strokes. JLPT N3. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 4.
利
profit, advantage, benefit
Kun: き.く
On: リ
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Sentences — 1232 found

  • jreibun/2422/1
    • ならけん奈良県
    • にある
    • まるやまこふん丸山古墳
    • は、
    • きゅうりょうち丘陵地
    • の
    • ちけい地形
    • を利用して造られている。
    The Maruyama Tumulus in Nara Prefecture is built in a way that takes advantage of the geographical features of hilly terrain. — Jreibun
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Names — 861 found

かが 【利】
Family or surname
1. Kaga​
さとし 【利】
Male given name
1. Satoshi​
とおる 【利】
Given name, gender not specified
1. Tooru​
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