利かせる
Meanings
Ichidan verb
Transitive verb
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
Other spellings
効かせる
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
きかせる
Examples3
もうちょっと
How about adding a little bit more salt?
彼女
She showed a great deal of wit in handling the delicate question.
看護婦
The nurse anticipated all his wishes.