語かたりかける

ichidan verb

address; speak to; talk to

Used when initiating speech with someone, often with a gentle or engaging tone. Implies starting a conversation or directing words to a person.

• 彼かれは子こ供どもたちに優やさしく語かたりかけた。

  He gently spoke to the children.

• 知しらない人ひとに突とつ然ぜん語かたりかけられて驚おどろいた。

  I was surprised when a stranger suddenly addressed me.