利かす

きかすkikasu

godan verb · transitive

1. to bring out (the effect of)
2. to put to good use
3. to make use of (e.g. threats)
4. to use (e.g. intimidation)
5. to take advantage of (e.g. one's influence)
6. to season (with salt, etc.)
7. to put in
8. to use (tact, wit, etc.)

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