利きかす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

bring out the effect of; use effectively; season

Broadly means to actively make something work or produce its intended effect. Covers using influence, intimidation, or seasoning to achieve a result. Often interchangeable with 利かせる.

See also: 利かせる

• 彼かれは権けん力りょくを利きかして、その計けい画かくを押おし通とおした。

  He used his authority to push the plan through.

• スープに塩しおを利きかせすぎた。

  I put too much salt in the soup.

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

use tact or wit; exercise discretion

Primarily used in the set phrase 気を利かす, meaning to be considerate, use good judgment, or show tact. Rarely used outside this expression.

See also: 気を利かす

• 彼かの女じょは気きを利きかせて、お茶ちゃを入いれてくれた。

  She thoughtfully made us some tea.