Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. 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. to use (tact, wit, etc.), to exercise, to display.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
利かせる きかせる
 
 
 
効かせる きかせる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

profit, advantage, benefit
リ き.く と (4th, N3)
two-branch tree radical (no. 115)
カ いね (Kentei Pre-1)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ