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効く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 効く.
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Entry
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
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