expression, ichidan verb
raise one's voice; shout; yell
Used when someone vocalizes loudly, often due to emotion, alarm, or to be heard. Can be a sudden cry or a sustained loud voice.
驚いて思わず声を上げた。
I was so surprised I let out a cry without thinking.
彼は怒
He raised his voice in anger.
expression, ichidan verb
speak up; speak one's mind; voice an objection
Focuses on expressing an opinion or protest, often in a situation where one might otherwise stay silent. Implies a deliberate act of making one's voice heard.
会議で彼はついに声を上げた。
He finally spoke up at the meeting.
不正に対して声を上げることは大切だ。
It's important to speak out against injustice.