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Most common form: 効く
'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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5 words found containing '利く' in any position
expression, 'ku' godan verb
to be quick-witted; to be quick-thinking
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expression, 'ku' godan verb
1. to be highly seasoned with wasabi; to be pungent  (often written with kana only)
2. to be biting (of a remark, action); to be witty  (often written with kana only; idiomatic expression)
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expression, 'ku' godan verb
1. to have a short turning radius (e.g. car)
2. to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
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Most common form: 自由がきく
expression, 'ku' godan verb
to be flexible; to be accommodating; to have freedom from restrictions
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Most common form: 遠目がきく
expression, 'ku' godan verb
to be able to see far into the distance; to have good long-distance vision
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