声をかける

こえをかける

to greet; to call out (to); to start talking (to); to invite

Also written 声を掛ける

Meaning

expv1
to greet; to call out (to); to start talking (to)
expv1
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.)
expv1
to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)

Example sentences

あなたに声をかけるの、かなり勇気が要ったんですよ。

I was almost afraid to talk to you.