Vocab Info
A4 る-verb, Transitive verb
利かせるto season (with salt, etc.), to bring out taste, to use, to exercise, to display
Dictionary Definition
Common
る-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.
to use (tact, wit, etc.), to exercise, to display
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All Forms
利かせる 【きかせる】、効かせる 【きかせる】
Details
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Examples
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気を利かせてくれる秘書が欲しいです。
I want a secretary who can exercise good judgment.
にらみを利かせたその能役者の顔が好きだ。
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糊を利かせました。
I had the shirt cleaned and starch applied.
いつも機転を利かせてくれるその社員は重宝されています。
That employee who always displays quick wit is highly valued.
顔を利かせて配慮してもらうような、そんなずるい真似はしたくない。
I don't want to do anything as sneaky as using my influence to get special treatment.
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