Vocab Info
N3 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb, Transitive verb
効くto be effective, to show effect, to do its work, to carry out its function well, to be possible to use
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1.
to be effective, to take effect, to be good (for)
usu. 効く,See Also:
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2.
to work, to function well
usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.,See Also:
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
3.
to be possible (to do, use, etc.), to be able to
See Also:
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
4.
to taste (alcohol), to try
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All Forms
効く 【きく】、利く 【きく】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
き
く
Anime Top 1,400
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学割が効いてチケットが安くなる。
Tickets are cheaper with student discounts in effect.
犬は人間の数倍鼻が効くと言われています。
It is said that dogs have a nose several times more effective than humans.
その服に使われている生地は洗濯が効きますか?
Is the fabric used in the garment washable?
五十歳を過ぎてから私の体は無理が効きない体となってしまった。
After I turned fifty, my body became unable to take the strain.
手術の際に使われた麻酔のせいで手足が自由に効かない状態が続いています。
The anesthesia used during the surgery has left him unable to freely use his arms and legs.
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