いける

Frequency rank: 318.

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to be good (at); to go wellfrom 行ける
to look (taste, etc.) good
to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink

Forms

いけるFrequency rank: 318.
イケるFrequency rank: 12,407. – 12,441.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to be good (at); to go well

This meaning is used to describe someone's capability or proficiency in an activity or situation. It indicates that a person is performing well or that something is functioning as desired.

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He is good at sports.

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I think the project will go well.

to look (taste, etc.) good

This usage refers to the appearance or appeal of an object, often used for food, suggesting it looks appetizing or enticing.

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This cake looks good.

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That dish has a good smell.

to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink

This meaning is used to describe a person's capacity to consume alcohol without becoming overly intoxicated or affected.

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He is someone who can hold his liquor.

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I think I can handle wine.

Generated collocations (experimental)

きごう（きごう）to be able to goI think I can do ita good-tasting flavora strong drinka cool guya good stylea dish that is good/tastyto become able to do somethinga good place to goto believe it can be done

Example sentences

2 results

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They say it's on the wane, but it's still got something hasn't it?

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