Meaning of きく in Japanese

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Definition of きく

きく(kiku)

菊 Kanji Details

  1. (n) chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)

    菊はよい香りがする。
    Chrysanthemums smell sweet.

  1. (v5k, vi) to be effective; to show effect →Related words: 薬が効く
  2. to do its work; to carry out its function well →Related words: 目が利く

    よくもまあ私にそんな口がきけるね。
    How dare you speak to me like that?

  3. to be possible to use →Related words: 割引が効く

    私は5万円までつけがきく。
    My credit is good for 50,000 yen.

  1. (v5k, vt) to hear
  2. to listen (e.g. to music)

    「昨日あの授業の講義を聞いていましたか」と学生がたずねた。
    "Did you hear the lecture in that class yesterday?" asked the student.

  3. to ask; to enquire; to query
  1. (n, vs) fear; misgivings →Related words: 危惧
  1. (n) opening line; opening line of a (Chinese) poem
  1. (n) rule; standard; compass and ruler

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