to say something positive about someone in order to help them
誰かのために助けるために良いことを言う (dareka no tame ni tasukeru tame ni yoi koto o iu)
"I will put in a good word for you with the manager."
"私はマネージャーにあなたのために良い言葉を言います。" (Watashi wa manējā ni anata no tame ni yoi kotoba o iimasu.)
to share gossip or secrets
threatening military action to intimidate others
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
to be honest and direct
a very good chance; rare opportunity
to set a limit or boundary