Japanese Word · Beginner
言い出す
speak out, broach, bring up
Pronunciation: [iida̠sɨ]
Meaning
speak out, broach, bring up
Example
「辞めます」と言い出すタイミング
when best to announce that you're quitting
Practice tips
- Practice 言い出す out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.