This is the 9885th most frequent Japanese word.
話しかけ
"話しかけ" means "initiating a conversation" or "speaking to someone."
In this sentence, '話しかけた' is used to describe the action of initiating a conversation with someone new, emphasizing the approach to communicate.
彼は知らない女の子に話しかけた。
He talked to a girl he didn't know.
Here, '話しかけてきた' conveys the idea of someone starting to talk or address another person directly, typically seeking communication or interaction.
その老人は道を聞こうと話しかけてきた。
The old man approached to ask for directions.
In this instance, '話しかける' highlights the frequent or habitual initiation of communication with others, reflecting a personality trait.