持ち出す

Meaning

1. v5svt
   to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs
2. v5svt
   to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject); to raise (an issue); to mention

Example sentences

• 孟母三遷の教えなど持ち出して、子供のお受験での引っ越しを正当化しないでよ。

  Don't drag out Chinese sayings about the importance of an environment conducive to learning just to justify moving for a child's entrance exams!

• 本は持ち出しできますか。

  Can I take books out?

• 彼らはその事件を法廷に持ち出した。

  They submitted the case to the court.