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口を利く

くちをきく

Readings

くちをきく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    exp, v5kto speak; to talk
  2. 2.
    exp, v5kto mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

Kanji breakdown

口
N23 strokesGrade 1
利
N47 strokesGrade 4

Example sentences

彼女とは数年前から口をきく間柄ではない。

I have not been on speaking terms with her for a few years.

彼は私のために口をきいてくれた。

He put in a good word for me.

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口を利くくちをきく

to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

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