きく

効 く

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to be effective, to take effect, to be good (for)
    usu. 効く

    • この丸薬は心臓に効く。
      These pills act on the heart.

  2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to work, to function well
    usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.

    • よくもまあ私にそんな口がきけるね。
      How dare you speak to me like that?

  3. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to be possible (to do, use, etc.), to be able to

    • 私は５万円までつけがきく。
      My credit is good for 50,000 yen.

  4. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

    to taste (alcohol), to try