verb (godan)きく · kiku
Englishto be effective; to take effect; to be good (for)
- この丸薬は心臓に効く。These pills act on the heart.
Englishto work; to function well
- よくもまあ私にそんな口がきけるね。How dare you speak to me like that?
Englishto be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
- 私は5万円までつけがきく。My credit is good for 50,000 yen.
Englishto taste (alcohol); to try
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