1
to be effective;to take effect;to be good (for)
usu. 効く
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薬が効く (くすりがきく)
この丸薬は心臓に効く。
These pills act on the heart.
2
to work;to function well
usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.
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目が利く (めがきく)
よくもまあ私にそんな口がきけるね。
How dare you speak to me like that?
3
to be possible (to do, use, etc.);to be able to
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割引が効く (わりびきがきく)
私は５万円までつけがきく。
My credit is good for 50,000 yen.
4
to taste (alcohol);to try
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聞く (きく)
Other forms
利く 【きく】