言いいかける

ichidan verb, transitive verb

start to say; be about to say; break off while saying

Describes the moment of beginning to speak, often with hesitation or interruption. Can also mean stopping mid-sentence. The exact nuance depends on context.

• 彼かれは何なにか言いいかけたが、急きゅうに黙だまってしまった。

  He started to say something, but suddenly fell silent.

• 言いいかけてやめるのはよくない。

  It's not good to break off what you're saying.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

speak to; address

Used when initiating conversation with someone, often in a somewhat formal or deliberate manner. Similar to 話しかける but can imply a more tentative approach.

• 知しらない人ひとに道みちで言いいかけられた。

  I was addressed by a stranger on the street.

• 彼かの女じょは隣となりの人ひとに言いいかけた。

  She spoke to the person next to her.