言い出す
N2いいだす
云い出す言いだす言出す
[iidasu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to bring up; to come out with
2.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
Example Sentences
彼が急に言い出したことに驚いた。
I was surprised by what he suddenly said.
誰が最初に言い出したのか分からない。
I don't know who said it first.
自分から言い出すのは勇気がいる。
It takes courage to bring it up yourself.