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Definition and meaning of 言い出す - いいだす in Japanese

いいだす言い出す
iidasu

N4

1.begin to speak

godan ~す verb / transitive

突然何を言い出すのかと思った。
I wondered what you would say out of the blue.
いいだす言い出す
iidasu

N4

1.to start talking or bring up a topic

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

彼は突然話し始めて、新しいアイデアを言い出した。
He suddenly started talking and came out with a new idea.
会議中に彼女が重要な問題を言い出しました。
She brought up an important issue during the meeting.
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2.suggest or propose something first.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

彼は旅行に行こうと言い出した。
He was the first to suggest going on a trip.
友達がピクニックを提案して言い出した。
My friend suggested having a picnic.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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