Meaning of 効く in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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効く, 利くJLPT 3
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Kana Readingきく
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Romajikiku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ku` ending, intransitive verb
- Meaning
- to be effective; to show effect
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to do its work; to carry out its function well
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to be possible to use
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Example Sentences
効く, 利く, きく used in context
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It is not the case that the discount can be used for all goods or all restaurants.
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制服だって、いつも着ているのより糊がきき過ぎていて、ちょっぴり違和感すら覚えてします。
Come to that the uniform had a bit more starch than that I usually wear, it's a bit uncomfortable.
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How do I fix the air-conditioner?
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I believe more in diet than in drugs.
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The medicine acted on his stomach.
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薬はすぐ効いた。
The medicine had an immediate effect.
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