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鼻(はな)が利(き)く
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Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending
    1. to have an acute sense of smell
  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending, idiomatic expression
    2. to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things

Readings

鼻が利く
(94%)
鼻が効く
(5%)
はながきく
(0%)
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