also: ひとこえ
Refers to a single vocal utterance: a call, a shout, or a brief vocal sound. Often used in expressions like 一声かける (to call out to someone) or 一声で (with a single word).
He called out before entering the room.
I answered with a single word.
first words; opening remark · inaugural speech; first public address · first tone; level tone (Chinese)
thunderous shout; roaring yell
Standard kanji spelling for the reading ひとこえ. The reading いっせい is less common and typically used in compound contexts.
Rare reading; mainly appears in set phrases or literary contexts. The common reading is ひとこえ.
Compound of 一 (one) and 声 (voice). The reading ひとこえ is the native Japanese reading (kun'yomi), while いっせい is the Sino-Japanese reading (on'yomi).