Word details

幅を利かす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 幅を利かす.

Dictionary

Entry

幅を利かす幅をきかすはばをきかすExpressionGodan verb
1

to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hanging scroll, width

12 strokesFrequency 641JLPT N2Grade 8

On

フク

Kun

はば

profit, advantage, benefit

7 strokesFrequency 203JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

き.く

Nanori

かがとしのりりい

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