利く

きく

to be effective

N3 #6,317

Meanings

also 効く

  1. godan verb, intransitive, usu. 効く to be effective; to take effect; to be good (for)
  2. usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc. to work; to function well
  3. to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
  4. godan verb, transitive to taste (alcohol); to try

Its kanji

In sentences

よくも俺おれにそんな口くちが利きけるな。 How dare you talk to me like that! #2662268

もう少すこしこしょうを利きかせなさい。 Add a little more pepper. #194138