言い出し
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Meanings
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opening words; speaking out; broaching a topic
Refers to the act of bringing up a subject or starting to speak, often in contexts like making a suggestion or initiating a conversation. Related to the verb 言い出す.
See also: 言い出す (いいだす)
The meeting started with his opening words.
It's a hard topic to bring up, but will you listen?