声こえをかける

expression, ichidan verb

greet; call out to; start talking to

Initiating verbal contact with someone, often in a casual or friendly manner.

• 街まちで友とも達だちに声こえをかけた。

  I called out to a friend on the street.

• 知しらない人ひとに道みちを聞きくときは、まず声こえをかけてください。

  When asking a stranger for directions, please call out to them first.

expression, ichidan verb

invite; get in touch; let know

Contacting someone to suggest meeting up or to inform them of one's availability.

• 今こん度ど飲のみに行いくときは、声こえをかけてね。

  Let me know next time you go out for drinks.

• 彼かれが東とう京きょうに来きたら、声こえをかけてくれると言いった。

  He said he'd get in touch when he comes to Tokyo.

expression, ichidan verb

cheer on; give vocal support

Shouting encouragement, often at sports events or performances.

• 観かん客きゃくは選せん手しゅに声こえをかけて応おう援えんした。

  The spectators cheered on the players.