利かせる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 利かせる | 利かせない |
| Polite | 利かせます | 利かせません |
| Past polite | 利かせました | 利かせませんでした |
| Past | 利かせた | 利かせなかった |
| Te-form | 利かせて | 利かせないで |
| Desire | 利かせたい | 利かせたくない |
| Potential | 利かせられるalso 利かせれる | 利かせられないalso 利かせれない |
| Passive | 利かせられる | 利かせられない |
| Causative | 利かせさせる | 利かせさせない |
| Causative passive | 利かせさせられる | 利かせさせられない |
| Volitional | 利かせよう | |
| Polite volitional | 利かせましょう | |
| Imperative | 利かせろ | 利かせるな |
| Conditional | 利かせれば | 利かせなければ |
| Tara conditional | 利かせたら | 利かせなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
bring out the effect of; put to good use; make use of; season with
Broadly means to actively apply or utilize something so that its effect is felt. Covers using influence, intimidation, seasoning, or making something work effectively.
He used his connections to get good seats.
Season the soup with salt.
The police used intimidation to make the suspect confess.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
use (tact, wit, etc.); exercise; display
Used with abstract qualities like tact, wit, or consideration, often in the phrase 気を利かせる (to be considerate or use one's head).
See also: 気を利かせる
She thoughtfully made us tea.
Let's proceed with the conversation using more tact.
This soup is seasoned with ginger.
He used quick thinking to get through the situation.