~だす
~だす
dasu
VocabularyLevel 16 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

~だす (~だす (dasu)) means "to start doing ~". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to start doing ~

Also : to begin to ~ · suddenly starts doing ~

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word ~だす (~だす) means 'to start doing ~'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.

Example Sentences

急に雨が降り出しました。

きゅうにあめがふりだしました。

It suddenly started to rain.

子供が走り出して驚きました。

こどもがはしりだしておどろきました。

I was surprised when the child suddenly started running.

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