彼女は、その長身を活かしてモデルとして活躍している。
She takes advantage of her tall stature and works as a model.
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I want to use my study abroad experience in my work.
彼は並外れた身体能力を活かして、プロの選手になった。
He leveraged his extraordinary physical ability to become a professional athlete.
彼は長いリーチを活かして、有利に戦いを進めた。
He took advantage of his long reach to lead the fight in his favor.
古人の知恵を現代の生活に活かす。
Applying the wisdom of the ancients to modern life.
北海道では広大な土地を活かした酪農が盛んだ。
In Hokkaido, dairy farming that takes advantage of the vast land is flourishing.
彼は高い英語力を活かして外資系企業で働いている。
He makes use of his high English proficiency to work for a foreign-affiliated company.
彼は大兵肥満の体格を活かして、相撲部屋に入門した。
Taking advantage of his large and sturdy build, he joined a sumo stable.
才能を活かせない髀肉之嘆に苦しむ
He suffers from the frustration of being unable to utilize his talents.
Usage Notes
Often used for applying skills, experience, or characteristics in a productive way. While '生かす' focuses more on life/maintenance, '活かす' emphasizes effective utilization.
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