~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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