利かす
1
to bring out (the effect of);to put to good use;to make use of (e.g. threats);to use (e.g. intimidation);to take advantage of (e.g. one's influence);to season (with salt, etc.);to put in
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利かせる (きかせる)
彼は小節を利かして歌っています。
He is singing with a lot of ornamentation.
2
to use (tact, wit, etc.);to exercise;to display
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気を利かす (きをきかす)
Other forms
効かす 【きかす】