口をきく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 口をきく
1
Idiomatic expression
to speak; to talk
Examples
彼女とは数年前から口をきく間柄ではない。
I have not been on speaking terms with her for a few years.
2
Idiomatic expression
to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
Examples
彼は私のために口をきいてくれた。
He put in a good word for me.
Kanji in this Word
口
3 strokes
Frequency: 284
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
mouth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くち
利
7 strokes
Frequency: 203
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
profit
advantage
benefit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かが
と
とし
のり
み
りい
聞
14 strokes
Frequency: 319
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
hear
ask
listen
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブン
モン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
き.こえる
効
8 strokes
Frequency: 538
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
merit
efficacy
efficiency
benefit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
ききめ
なら.う
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