効く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 効く
1
Intransitive verb; Usu. 効く
to be effective; to take effect; to be good (for)
Examples
この丸薬は心臓に効く。
These pills act on the heart.
2
Intransitive verb; Usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.
to work; to function well
Examples
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
Intransitive verb
to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
Examples
私は５万円までつけがきく。
My credit is good for 50,000 yen.
4
Transitive verb
to taste (alcohol); to try
Kanji in this Word
効
8 strokes
Frequency: 538
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
merit
efficacy
efficiency
benefit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
ききめ
なら.う
利
7 strokes
Frequency: 203
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
profit
advantage
benefit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かが
と
とし
のり
み
りい
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