口くちをきく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

speak; talk

General expression for speaking or talking; often used in negative or conditional forms to indicate (not) saying something or (not) being on speaking terms.

• 彼かれは最さい近きん、私わたしと口くちをきいてくれない。

  He hasn't spoken to me lately.

• そんなこと、口くちをきくのも嫌いやだ。

  I don't even want to talk about such a thing.

expression, godan verb (-ku)

mediate; act as a go-between; put in a good word

Used when someone intercedes or negotiates on behalf of another; often involves using influence or connections.

• 先せん輩ぱいが口くちをきいてくれて、やっと仕し事ごとが見みつかった。

  My senior put in a good word for me, and I finally found a job.

• 彼かれは両りょう者しゃの間あいだで口くちをきいて、和わ解かいさせた。

  He mediated between the two parties and brought about a reconciliation.