きかせる
Kikaseru
Other forms: 効かせる
利かせる (Kikaseru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to bring out (the effect of), to put to good use, to make use of (e.g. threats), to use (e.g. intimidation)”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto 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.)
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
Examples
もうちょっと塩味をきかせてみたら？
How about adding a little bit more salt?
彼女は機転を大いにきかせてきわどい質問をかわした。
She showed a great deal of wit in handling the delicate question.
看護婦は気をきかせて彼の希望をすべてかなえてくれた。
The nurse anticipated all his wishes.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).