効く (Kiku) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to be effective, to take effect, to be good (for), to work”.
Meanings
- godan verb, intransitive verbto be effective; to take effect; to be good (for)usu. 効く
- godan verb, intransitive verbto work; to function wellusu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.
- godan verb, intransitive verbto be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
- godan verb, transitive verbto taste (alcohol); to try
Examples
薬が効いた。
The medicine has worked.
薬はすぐ効いた。
The medicine had an immediate effect.
その薬はきいた。
The medicine took effect.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).