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A4 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

()かせるto season (with salt, etc.), to bring out taste, to use, to exercise, to display

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    1. 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

    2. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      2.

      to use (tact, wit, etc.), to exercise, to display

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    利かせる 【きかせる】効かせる 【きかせる】

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      ()(きて)かせてくれる秘書(ひしょ)()しいです。

      I want a secretary who can exercise good judgment.

        にらみを(きて)かせたその能役者(のうやくしゃ)(かお)()きだ。

        I like the face of that Noh actor who displayed a piercing gaze.

          クリーニングをしてシャツに(のり)(きて)かせました。

          I had the shirt cleaned and starched.

            いつも機転(きてん)(きて)かせてくれるその社員(しゃいん)重宝(ちょうほう)されています。

            That employee who always displays quick wit is highly valued.

              (かお)(きて)かせて配慮(はいりょ)してもらうような、そんなずるい真似(まね)はしたくない。

              I don't want to do anything as sneaky as using connections to get special treatment.

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