口利 くちき

kuchikiki

1. Not pulling strings.; Not using influence.

1. Was lobbying; Was pulling strings

1. Through influence; By pulling strings

1. Skilled with words; Eloquent

1. I did not pull strings.; I have no influence.

1. It's not through connections.; I didn't pull any strings.

1. Did a favor.; Used influence.

1. Influence peddling; Pulling strings

1. I do not use my influence.; I have no connections.

1. Wasn't influence peddling.; Wasn't interceding.

1. Probably influence.; Probably pull strings.

1. Was not influence-peddling.; Was not using my connections.

1. Didn't put in a good word.; Didn't intercede.

1. Probably through influence.; Probably a favor will be done.

1. Was not influence peddling.; Was not intercession.

1. If/when speaking for [someone]; If/when using one's influence

1. If [someone] puts in a good word; If [someone] intercedes

1. If/when speaking up for [someone]; If/when using influence