Japanese

かす

いかす
Meaning: to make the most of; to leverage; to keep alive
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 生かす 生かさない
Polite 生かします 生かしません
Past 生かした 生かさなかった
Polite + Past 生かしました 生かしませんでした
Te-form 生かして 生かさなくて
Potential 生かせる 生かせない
Passive 生かされる 生かされない
Causative 生かさせる 生かさせない
Imperative 生かせ 生かすな

Handwriting

生
か
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Example sentences

I want to take on a new job by leveraging my past experience.
地の利を生かして、敵を迎え撃つ。
Taking advantage of the geographical terrain, we meet the enemy's attack.
彼は俊足を生かして盗塁を成功させた
He used his speed (fleet feet) to successfully steal a base.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to mean effectively using skills, experience, or resources.

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