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利かせる

to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (e.g. intimidation)

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Meaning

  1. v1vt
    to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (e.g. intimidation); to take advantage of (e.g. one's influence); to season (with salt, etc.); to put in
  2. v1vt
    to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display