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気を利かせる

Reading

Kana: きをきかせる
Romaji: kiwokikaseru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

exp
v1
1

to (take in the situation, etc.) and make the smart move

See also: 気が利く
2

to (consider someone's feelings) and do the tactful or helpful thing

See also: 気が利く

Kanji

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

Example Sentence

気(き)を利(き)かせて外(そと)へ出(で)た。
➥I had enough sense to get out of there.
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