How to say "leverage" in Japanese

• 生かすいかすJLPT N1approx.Common
  godan verb, transitive verbThe verb sense: to leverage skills, attributes or experience — putting them to good use or capitalising on them. Typical when talking about making the most of one's abilities or background.
  彼かれはわずかな収入しゅうにゅうを精せい一いち杯ばい活いかした。↗

  He made the best of his small income.
• 倍率ばいりつJLPT N1approx.Common
  nounA technical noun: magnification, amplification or a scaling factor. Its 'leverage' sense is likewise that of a multiplier, so it is not the word for leveraging skills, experience or influence.
• 影響力えいきょうりょくCommon
  nounLeverage as influence or clout: the power to sway people or situations. This is the noun for the leverage one holds in negotiations or dealings, where English 'leverage' amounts to 'influence'.
  彼かれの意見いけんには強つよい影響力えいきょうりょくがある。↗

  His ideas carry a lot of weight.

Use 「生かす」 for the verb 'to leverage' (skills, experience), 影響力 for leverage meaning influence or clout, and 倍率 only in technical senses — magnification or a scaling factor — where 'leverage' means a multiplier.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 生かすいかすto make (the best) use of
• 倍率ばいりつmagnification
• 影響力えいきょうりょくinfluence
• レバレッジleverage
• カードcard (to play)