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一声かける (ひとこえかける) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, ichidan verb
say a word ; speak briefly ; give a quick call
Used when someone says a short word or phrase, often to get attention, offer a greeting, or give a quick notice. Implies a brief, casual utterance rather than a full conversation.
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When I said a quick word to my neighbor, I got an immediate reply.
Written forms 一ひと 声こえ かける
Standard kanji spelling using 一声 (one voice/word) and かける.
一ひと 声こえ 掛か ける
Variant using 掛ける; same meaning and usage.
ひと 声こえ かける
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; common in casual writing.
Similar words 声こえ をかける 声をかける is more general and can mean to call out, invite, or start a conversation. 一声かける emphasizes a very brief, often single utterance.
Etymology Compound of 一声 (ひとこえ, 'one voice' or 'a single word') and かける (to address, to speak to). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the phrase is a natural extension of these components.
