How to use 言い出す (いいだす)
Meaning of 言い出す
The Japanese verb "言い出す" (いいだす, iidasu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- to start speaking: Initiating conversation or making an initial remark.
- Example: 彼は突然何かを言い出した。
- Translation: He suddenly started to say something.
- to bring up a topic: Introducing a topic for discussion, often for the first time.
- Example: 彼女が結婚の話を言い出した。
- Translation: She brought up the topic of marriage.
- to suggest: Proposing an idea or plan.
- Example: 彼は休暇を山で過ごすことを言い出した。
- Translation: He suggested spending the vacation in the mountains.