JLPT N3 Intermediate
言い出す
To start saying something; to bring up a topic
Readings
Other forms
言い出します polite form
言い出した past
言い出して te-form
言い出せる potential
Verb (Godan verb, Transitive verb)
To bring up" / "To start saying
Describes the act of broaching a subject, proposing an idea, or beginning to speak after a period of silence.
Example
彼 が 突然 、 海外 に 移住 する と 言い出した の で 、 みんな 驚いた 。
Everyone was surprised because he suddenly announced he was moving abroad.
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