1.
a word, a call, a single utterance
A single word or brief verbal communication.
「行くぞ」と一声かけた。
He called out "Let's go."
鳥の一声で目が覚めた。
I woke up to the call of a bird.
社長の鶴の一声で決まった。
It was decided by the president's final word.
2.
a quick word, a brief mention
Giving a quick heads-up or brief notification to someone.
出かける前に一声かけてね。
Give me a shout before you leave.
何かあったら一声かけてください。
Please give me a quick word if anything happens.
先に一声かけてくれればよかったのに。
You should have given me a heads-up first.
一声 refers to a single utterance or brief communication.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 一声かける: to give a quick word, call out
- 鶴の一声: an authoritative final word (lit. 'a crane's call')
- 第一声: the first words spoken
USAGE:
一声かける is a common expression meaning to give someone a brief notification or heads-up, especially before doing something.
IDIOMS:
鶴の一声 - a decisive word from someone in authority that settles a matter