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利かせる (きかせる) — to bring out (the effect of) · Nihongo Circle

利かせる

きかせる

ichidan verbtransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1to bring out (the effect of)
2to put to good use
3to make use of (e.g. threats)
4to use (tact, wit, etc.)
5to exercise
6to display

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Kanji in this word

利Profit, Advantage, Benefit7 strokes

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