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効く

きく

Readings

きく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5k, vito be effective; to take effect; to be good (for)
  2. 2.
    v5k, vito work; to function well
  3. 3.
    v5k, vito be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
  4. 4.
    v5k, vtto taste (alcohol); to try

Kanji breakdown

効
N48 strokesGrade 5

Example sentences

この丸薬は心臓に効く。

These pills act on the heart.

よくもまあ私にそんな口がきけるね。

How dare you speak to me like that?

私は５万円までつけがきく。

My credit is good for 50,000 yen.

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効くきく

to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

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