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〜だす: suddenly start to ...

N4 · 07 Time, phases & degree

Says that an action begins suddenly, often unexpectedly.

Verb stem + だす: 泣きだす, 笑いだす, 走りだす. Stronger and more sudden than 〜はじめる. Cannot be used for planned actions or in commands. Often used for weather and emotions.

Examples

The baby suddenly started crying.

The sky grew dark and it began to rain.

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