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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
first person to say something;first person to suggest something;person who originated something
Other forms
言い出し屁 【いいだしべ】 · 言出し屁 【いいだしべ】 (search-only kanji form) · 言出しべ 【いいだしべ】 (search-only kanji form)
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb
to say;to utter;to declare
「みんなひと休みしようぜ」とジョンは言った。
John said, "Hey guys, let's take a break."
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb
to name;to call
この動物は日本語で何と言いますか。
What do you call this animal in Japanese?
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Godan verb with 'u' endingintransitive verb
only applies to
言う
to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping");to make a noise
Other forms
云う 【いう】 (rarely used kanji form) · 謂う 【いう】 (rarely used kanji form)