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11 word matches found for '効' using reading 'き'
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'ku' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to be effective; to show effect  (see also: 薬が効く)
2. to do its work; to carry out its function well  (see also: 目が利く)
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Most common form: 利目
noun
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
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Most common form: 利き
noun
1. effectiveness; efficacy; efficaciousness  (効き often refers to medicine)
noun (suffix), noun (prefix)
2. dominance (e.g. of left or right hand)
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to season (with salt, etc.); to bring out taste
2. to use; to exercise; to display  (see also: 気を利かせる)
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Most common form: 口のきき方
expression
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
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very efficacious medicine
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Most common form: 目がきく
expression, 'ku' godan verb
to have an eye for
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expression, 'ku' godan verb
to be able to get a (type of) discount
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expression, noun or verb acting prenominally
punchy; powerful; hard-hitting; stimulating; having impact
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expression, 'ku' godan verb
to have medicine be effective
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Most common form: 自由が利かない
expression, 'i' adjective
restricted; confined; unfree  (see also: 効く)
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