Word Meaning 気をきかす

きをきかす kiokikasu

気をきかす is read as きをきかす (kiokikasu) and means to use tact.

Meaning

English

  1. to use tact
  2. to exercise discretion
  3. to be tactful
  4. to be thoughtful
  5. to have the sense (to do)
  6. to take a hint

Reading

Kana

きをきかす

Romaji

kiokikasu

Writing Variants

  • 気を効かす きをきかす ki o kikasu
  • 気を利かす きをきかす ki o kikasu

Stroke Sequence

5 Characters • 18 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N5 Jōyō Grade 1 Kanken 10級 Rank 109743 Priority R

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