言い出す

verb (godan)いいだす · iidasu

1. Englishto begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to bring up

   • 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. Englishto be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose

   • 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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