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効(き)く
Rank #1,909

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb
    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
  • Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb
    4. to taste (alcohol); to try

Readings

効く
(57%)
利く
(29%)
きく
(13%)
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