| RI |
Bruce LEE is handy in a fight. |
|
Swords are handy for cutting wheat. |
| き*く |
to use (usually a body part) - 口を利く: have a smart mouth. 良く利く鼻: have a great nose, have wonderful smelling-ability. 目が利く: to have a discerning eye (for art/ antiques / etc.)
★★☆☆☆ |
| 便利 な |
handy, convenient
★★★★★
|
| 利益 |
profit
★★★☆☆
profit (both literal and figurative) |
| 右利き |
right-handed
★★☆☆☆
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| Meaning | Hint | Radical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 利 | handy | WHEAT | ![]() |
| 剰 | excessive | RIDE | 乗 |
WHEAT is a handy snack, but
excessive mc's RIDING your jock is wack.
|
helpful, convenient
役に立つ 便利 都合がいい |
|
power, authority
勢い 力 権力 威力 政権 権利 権威 |
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to be effective
効く 利く |