verb (ichidan)きかせる · kikaseru
Englishto bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (e.g. intimidation)
- もうちょっと塩味をきかせてみたら？How about adding a little bit more salt?
Englishto use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
- 彼女は機転を大いにきかせてきわどい質問をかわした。She showed a great deal of wit in handling the delicate question.
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