godan verb (-su), transitive verb
begin to do; start doing
Attaches to the continuative form of a verb to express the start of an action. Often used when someone suddenly or spontaneously begins doing something.
彼は急に笑いだした。
He suddenly started laughing.
赤ちゃんが泣きだした。
The baby began to cry.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
cater; make and deliver food
Used in the food service industry for preparing and delivering meals, such as catering for events or making boxed lunches to order.
この店は会議用の弁当をしだしている。
This shop caters boxed lunches for meetings.