Definition and meaning of 生かす - いかす in Japanese
いかす生かす
ikasu
N4
1.take advantage of, make use of
godan ~す verb / transitive
彼女は語学力を仕事に生かしているね。
She takes advantage of her language ability in her work.いかす生かす
ikasu
N4
1.utilizing effectively or leveraging skills and experience.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
彼は自分の経験を生かして新しい仕事を始めた。
He started a new job leveraging his experience.学生たちは授業で学んだ知識を生かしてプロジェクトを進めた。
The students utilized the knowledge they learned in class to progress the project. More examples
2.preserve life or allow to thrive.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
毎日運動することは健康を生かすために重要です。
Exercising daily is important to keep your health alive.自然を大切にして、環境を生かすことが大切です。
It is important to cherish nature and make the most of the environment. More examples
3.bring back to life or revive.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
彼は心臓マッサージで彼女を生かすことができました。
He was able to revive her with chest compressions.医師は新しい治療法で患者を生かすことを試みています。
The doctor is attempting to revive the patient with a new treatment. More examples
4.bring back a deleted passage.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
削除した文章を生かすことで、原稿を修正しました。
I revised the manuscript by restoring the deleted passage.訂正するために、削除された部分を生かしました。
I restored the deleted part to make corrections. More examples
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