色いろ目めを使つかう

expression, godan verb (-u)

make eyes at; ogle; leer

Used for flirtatious or suggestive glances, often with romantic or sexual intent. Can be playful or creepy depending on context.

• 彼かれはパーティーで女じょ性せいに色いろ目めを使つかっていた。

  He was making eyes at a woman at the party.

• あの人ひとはいつも色いろ目めを使つかってばかりで、信しん用ようできない。

  That person is always ogling and can't be trusted.

expression, godan verb (-u)

ingratiate oneself; flatter; toady

Used for trying to win favor through flattery or sycophantic behavior, not necessarily romantic. Often implies insincere or self-serving motives.

• 彼かれは上じょう司しに色いろ目めを使つかって昇しょう進しんしようとしている。

  He's trying to ingratiate himself with his boss to get a promotion.

• 色いろ目めを使つかうだけでは、本ほん当とうの信しん頼らいは得えられない。

  You can't gain real trust just by flattering people.