口をきく
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Godan verb with 'ku' ending
口をきく
Expression
Godan
1
expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ku' ending
idiomatic expression
to speak;to talk
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.
2
expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ku' ending
idiomatic expression
to mediate;to act as a go-between;to put in a good word (for someone)
彼は私のために口をきいてくれた。
He put in a good word for me.
Other forms
口を利く 【くちをきく】 · 口を聞く 【くちをきく】 (word containing irregular kanji usage) · 口を効く 【くちをきく】 (search-only kanji form)