くちをきく
kuchio kiku

Godan Verb (ku)
Idiomatic Expression

1. to speak; to talk

彼女 かのじょとは すう ねん まえから くちをきく間柄 あいだがらではない。
kanojotowa sūnen maekara kuchio kiku aidagaradewanai.
I have not been on speaking terms with her for a few years.
Godan Verb (ku)
Idiomatic Expression

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

かれ わたくしのために くちをきいてくれた。
karewa watashino tameni kuchio kiite kureta
He put in a good word for me.
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