Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 気の利く(きのきく) in Japanese

気の利く
Kana Reading
きのきく
Romaji
kinokiku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), noun or verb acting prenominally
    Meaning
    attentive; scrupulous; tactful
    Example sentence
    彼女気の利く女の子である印象強く受けた She struck me as a tactful girl.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    tasteful; smart

Examples of 気の利く, きのきく in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

7 strokes

profit, advantage, benefit

On'Yomi: リ

Kun'Yomi: き.く

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On'Yomi: キ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いき

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