利く
きく
Verb, Intransitive
1.
to be effective, to take effect, to be good (for)
2.
to work, to function well
3.
to be possible (to do, use, etc.), to be able to
Verb, Transitive
4.
to taste (alcohol), to try
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このリモコンは電池が切れていて、もう効かない。
This remote control's batteries are dead, so it no longer works.
エアコンが効かなくて困っている。
The air conditioner isn't working, and I'm having trouble.
漢方薬は即効性はないが、体質改善に効くと言われている。
Herbal medicine is said not to have immediate effects, but to be effective for improving one's constitution.
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