活かす（いかす）
JLPT N2 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 2
Meaning: to utilize/bring out the best
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | 活かします | いかします |
| te-form | 活かして | いかして |
| ta-form (past) | 活かした | いかした |
| nai-form (negative) | 活かさない | いかさない |
| potential form | 活かせる | いかせる |
Example sentences
- 経験を仕事に活かす。 — He puts his experience to good use in his work.
- 材料の味を活かして料理する。 — She cooks in a way that brings out the flavor of the ingredients.
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