言い出す
いいだす
iidasu
verbVocabularyLevel 64 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

言い出す (いいだす (iidasu)) means "to begin to say". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to begin to say

Also : to suggest · to bring up · to start talking

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 言い出す (いいだす) means 'to start talking'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to start talking.

Example Sentences

まいにち、言い出します。

まいにち、いいだします。

I like to begin to say.

私は言い出します。

わたしはいいだします。

I can begin to say.

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