What does 言い出す mean?
言い出す is a Japanese verb meaning “to start talking, to suggest” in English. It can also be translated as “to be the first to say” depending on context. It is written as 言い出す in kanji, いいだす in hiragana, and iidasu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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.
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.