JLPT N1
口利き
Mediation, pulling strings, or putting in a good word
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口きき
1 Noun, Suru verb (口利きする)
Putting in a good word / Pulling strings
Describes the act of mediating or using one’s influence to facilitate a negotiation, introduction, or settlement between parties.
Example
田中さん の 口利き で 、 この 会社 に 就職 できました 。
Thanks to Mr. Tanaka putting in a good word for me, I was able to get a job at this company.
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2 Noun
A Mediator / Go-between
Identifies a person who acts as a broker or spokesperson to manage communication between two parties.
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