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言い始める 【いいはじめる】

  1. [v1] to say previously unspoken thoughts
  2. [v1] to start saying
  3. [v1] to court someone
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
言 Say, Word ゲン, ゴン い.う, こと 2
始 Commence, Begin シ はじ.める, -はじ.める, はじ.まる 3