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言い出す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言い出す.
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Entry
1
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to bring up; to come out with
Examples
我々が静かに夕食をとっていると、突然、母がもう一度学校に行くつもりだと言い出した。
We were having a quiet supper when out of the blue my mother announced she was going back to school.
2
to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
Examples
マネージャーは、私が彼と一緒に空港に行ってはどうかと言い出した。
The manager suggested that I go with him to the airport.
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