一声(ひとこえ)

ひとこえ
noun
a word, a call; a brief mention
communication
1. a word, a call, a single utterance
A single word or brief verbal communication.
「行(い)くぞ」と一声(ひとこえ)かけた。
He called out "Let's go."
鳥(とり)の一声(ひとこえ)で目(め)が覚(さ)めた。
I woke up to the call of a bird.
社長(しゃちょう)の鶴(つる)の一声(ひとこえ)で決(き)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(で)かける前(まえ)に一声(ひとこえ)かけてね。
Give me a shout before you leave.
何(なに)かあったら一声(ひとこえ)かけてください。
Please give me a quick word if anything happens.
先(さき)に一声(ひとこえ)かけてくれればよかったのに。
You should have given me a heads-up first.

一声(ひとこえ) refers to a single utterance or brief communication.

Common expressions

  • 一声(ひとこえ)かける: to give a quick word, call out
  • 鶴(つる)の一声(ひとこえ): an authoritative final word (lit. 'a crane's call')
  • 第一声(だいいっせい): the first words spoken

鶴(つる)の一声(ひとこえ) - a decisive word from someone in authority that settles a matter

Usage

一声(ひとこえ)かける is a common expression meaning to give someone a brief notification or heads-up, especially before doing something.

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Added 2026.1.29 12:40 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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