Word details

気を利かせる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 気を利かせる.

Dictionary

Entry

気を利かせる気をきかせるきをきかせるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #15860
1

to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint

Examples
気を利かせて外へ出た。
I had enough sense to get out of there.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

いき

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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