声こえがする

expression, suru verb (irregular)

speak; say something

Used when someone produces a voice or speaks, often in contexts like 'he spoke' or 'a voice said'. The subject is typically a person or entity that can vocalize.

• 突とつ然ぜん、後うしろから声こえがした。

  Suddenly, a voice spoke from behind.

• 電でん話わの向むこうで小ちいさな声こえがした。

  A small voice spoke on the other end of the phone.

expression, suru verb (irregular)

hear a voice; sound of a voice is heard

Focuses on the perception of a voice; the voice is heard by someone. Often used when the source of the voice is unknown or when describing an auditory experience.

• 隣となりの部屋へやから声こえがする。

  I can hear a voice from the next room.

• どこからか助たすけを呼よぶ声こえがした。

  I heard a voice calling for help from somewhere.