Vocab Info

N3 う-verb (く), Intransitive verb, Transitive verb

()to be effective, to show effect, to do its work, to carry out its function well, to be possible to use

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (く), Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        to be effective, to take effect, to be good (for)

        usu. 効く,

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      2. 2.

        to work, to function well

        usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.,

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      3. 3.

        to be possible (to do, use, etc.), to be able to

    2. う-verb (く), Transitive verb

      1. 4.

        to taste (alcohol), to try

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    All Forms

    効く 【きく】利く 【きく】

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    Examples

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    • 学割(がくわり)()いてチケットが(やす)くなる。

      Tickets are cheaper with student discounts in effect.

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    • (いぬ)人間(にんげん)(すう)(ばい)(はな)()()われています。

      It is said that dogs have a nose several times more effective than humans.

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    • その(ふく)使(つか)われている生地(きじ)洗濯(せんたく)()きますか?

      Is the fabric used in the garment washable?

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    • ()(じゅっ)(さい)()ぎてから(わたし)(からだ)無理(むり)()かない(からだ)となってしまった。

      After I turned fifty, my body became unable to take the strain.

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    • 手術(しゅじゅつ)(さい)使(つか)われた麻酔(ますい)のせいで手足(てあし)自由(じゆう)()かない状態(じょうたい)(つづ)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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