言こと葉ばをかける

expression, ichidan verb

speak to; say something to; address

Used when one person initiates speaking to another, often with a specific tone or purpose (e.g., kind words, comforting words, a greeting). The phrase implies a deliberate act of speaking, not just casual conversation.

• 彼かの女じょは泣ないている友とも達だちに優やさしい言こと葉ばをかけた。

  She spoke kind words to her crying friend.

• 知しらない人ひとに突とつ然ぜん言こと葉ばをかけられて驚おどろいた。

  I was surprised when a stranger suddenly spoke to me.