生かす いかす - Grammar Discussion

Grammar Points
#1

to make use of (something)
to take full advantage of
to capitalize on
to leverage (skills)
bring out (the quality of)

Structure

  • Noun + 生かす / 活かす
  • 生かした/ 活かした + Noun

:warning: 生かす is used more frequently than 活かす. Can also mean “to let live”

[Very often used with adverbs like 十分(じゅうぶん)に、最大限(さいだいげん)に、有効(ゆうこう)に, etc.]

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