N220/221

かす

Noun + を活かすNoun + を活かして + 〜する/〜いる自分の + Noun + を活かす

Meanings

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

About this pattern

Explanation

活かす means to use something effectively, turning a resource, skill, or opportunity into a practical benefit. It emphasizes applying what you have to improve a situation or achieve a goal, rather than just having it. It is common with personal strengths, experiences, resources, or opportunities, and is often followed by verbs like 使う, 生かす, 活用する, or used with て-form to connect to actions.