How to Say ‘To put out / to speak up (polite)’ in Japanese
だします
dashi masu
[dah-shee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Polite form of [だす]. In sports, [こえをだします] means “I’ll call out / communicate.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: “Using your voice” is a big coaching point in Japan; communication is treated as a skill you can practice.
Phrase Breakdown
だし
dashi
[dah-shee]
to put out / to produce (polite)
From だす; in soccer こえをだします means “speak up / call out.” Polite form used in rules/instructions.
ゲームのとき、こえをだしながらはしる。
During the game, run while calling out.
ます
masu
[mahs]
(polite ending)
Polite verb ending; makes the sentence more respectful and coach-like.
あいさつします。れんしゅうします。こえもだします。
We greet. We practice. We also use our voices.
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