Jisho

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き 利かす
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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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