No. 1,187 in Japanese
生かし
"Utilization" or "making the most of something."
In a sentence
彼はその経験を最大限生かして、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいる。
He is utilizing his experience to the fullest in tackling the new project.
Here, '生かして' (ikashite) is used to describe making the best use of one's abilities or experiences in practice.
自然の恵みを生かした料理を楽しむ。
Enjoying dishes that make good use of nature's blessings.
In this sentence, '生かした' (ikashita) conveys the meaning of incorporating or taking advantage of natural gifts in preparation of food.
この写真を生かして、フォトアルバムを作りたい。
I want to create a photo album making use of this picture.
Here, '生かして' denotes utilizing something effectively within a specific context, such as creating a project.
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