効かす
きかす
Verb, Transitive
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
2.
to use (tact, wit, etc.), to exercise, to display
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料理にスパイスを<b>利かす</b>と、味が引き立つ。
If you season the dish with spices, the flavor will stand out.
彼はその場の雰囲気を読んで、絶妙なタイミングで皮肉を<b>利かせた</b>。
He read the atmosphere of the place and made a sarcastic remark at a perfect timing.
寒い日には、温かい飲み物に生姜を<b>利かす</b>と体が温まる。
On cold days, adding ginger to a warm drink warms the body.
交渉では、相手の弱みをうまく<b>利かせて</b>有利な条件を引き出した。
In negotiations, he skillfully used the opponent's weaknesses to extract favorable terms.
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