顔かおが利きくかおがきくConjugationMeanings1expression, godan verb (-ku)to have influence; to have pull; to have connectionsidiomatic expressionIdiomatic expression meaning one's name or presence carries weight in a particular place or with a particular group, often because of personal connections or reputation.彼かれは地じ元もとの役やく所しょに顔かおが利きく。He has influence at the local government office.
