和英／英和辞典 - Japanese⇔English Dictionary

1. 1. [v5k, vi] to be effective; to take effect; to be good (for) — usu. 効く
2. 2. [v5k, vi] to work; to function well — usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.
3. 3. [v5k, vi] to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
4. 4. [v5k, vt] to taste (alcohol); to try

Kanji in this word

• 効
  merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit

  On: コウ (kou)

  Kun: き.く (ki.ku)、 ききめ (kikime)、 なら.う (nara.u)

  8 strokes · Grade 5 · JLPT N2

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