口をきく · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 口をきく | 口をきかない |
| Polite | 口をききます | 口をききません |
| Past polite | 口をききました | 口をききませんでした |
| Past | 口をきいた | 口をきかなかった |
| Te-form | 口をきいて | 口をきかないで |
| Desire | 口をききたい | 口をききたくない |
| Potential | 口をきける | 口をきけない |
| Passive | 口をきかれる | 口をきかれない |
| Causative | 口をきかせる | 口をきかせない |
| Causative passive | 口をきかせられるalso 口をきかされる | 口をきかせられないalso 口をきかされない |
| Volitional | 口をきこう | |
| Polite volitional | 口をききましょう | |
| Imperative | 口をきけ | 口をきくな |
| Conditional | 口をきけば | 口をきかなければ |
| Tara conditional | 口をきいたら | 口をきかなかったら |
General expression for speaking or talking; often used in negative or conditional forms to indicate (not) saying something or (not) being on speaking terms.
He hasn't spoken to me lately.
I don't even want to talk about such a thing.
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.
My senior put in a good word for me, and I finally found a job.
He mediated between the two parties and brought about a reconciliation.