noun
effective spot; pressure point
Rare term for an effective spot, especially in acupuncture or massage. Also used metaphorically for a key point.
鍼灸では、利き所を正確に捉えることが大切だ。
In acupuncture, it is important to accurately locate the effective spots.
noun
Rare metaphorical use for the crux or important point of a problem or matter.
問題の利き所を見極めなければ、解決は難しい。
Unless you identify the key point of the problem, it is difficult to solve.