声をかける
Meanings
Expression
Ichidan verb
1. to greet; to call out (to); to start talking (to)
2. to invite; to get in touch (with); to give a shout (to); to let (someone) know (one is in the area or has time to meet, etc.)
3. to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
Other spellings
声を掛ける
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Examples2
彼女 は 通り過ぎる とき に 必ず 声をかけた。
She didn't pass me without speaking to me.
彼 は 背 に 乗り込み ながら 馬 に よく 声をかけた もの でした。
He would call to his horse as he climbed into his seat.