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[き(利)·き]
kiki
noun, noun, used as a suffix, noun, used as a prefix

Alternate Written Forms:

[き(効)·き]
kiki
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English Meaning(s) for 利き

noun
  1. effectiveness; efficacy; efficaciousness (効き often refers to medicine)
noun, used as a suffix, noun, used as a prefix
  1. dominance (e.g. of left or right hand)
noun
  1. tasting (alcohol, tea, etc.)
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Definition and Synonyms for 利き

Efficacy capacity or power to produce a desired effect
Synonyms: 利き, 効, 効く, 効力, 効果, 効き目, 効能, 効験, 実効, 甲斐

Meanings for each kanji in 利き

» profit; advantage; benefit

Categories 利き is a member of

Effectiveness power to be effective
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Sample Sentences for 利き

Don't you think the air conditioner is turned up too high in here?
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