This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

気が利く

気がきく

Reading

Kana: きがきく
Romaji: kigakiku
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

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1

to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful

2

to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive

Kanji

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Readings: リ、 き.く
Meanings: profit, advantage, benefit

Example Sentences

()()くなあ。
➥You've got a good head on your shoulders.
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ワインを()やしておいてくれたとは()()いてるね。
➥How thoughtful of you to have chilled some wine for us.
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あいつは()()く。
➥He is smart.
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