かせる
kikaseru

Ichidan Verb

1. to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (e.g. intimidation); to take advantage of (e.g. one's influence); to season (with salt, etc.); to put in

Transitive
もうちょっと塩味 しおあじをきかせてみたら?
mō chotto shioajio kikasete mitara
How about adding a little bit more salt?
Ichidan Verb

2. to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display

Transitive
Related to 気を利かせる
彼女 かのじょ機転 きてん おういにきかせてきわどい質問 しつもんをかわした。
kanojowa kiten'o ōini kikasete kiwadoi shitsumon'o kawashita.
She showed a great deal of wit in handling the delicate question.
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