How to say 'Stand' in Japanese | 立つ

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The Japanese word for Stand is 'Tatsu', written as 立つ in Japanese.'Stand' in hiragana is たつ.

word

立つ

Meaning

Stand

Reading

たつ

tatsu

Kanji

立Stand

Explanation

The Japanese verb '立つ (たつ)' primarily means 'to stand'. It is used to describe the action of being in an upright position on one's feet. This verb can also be used in various contexts to indicate the start of something, such as an event or a situation. For example: I stood up「私は立った」(わたしはたった). The meeting will start soon「会議がすぐに立つ」(かいぎがすぐにたつ). Additionally, '立つ' can be used metaphorically to describe something becoming prominent or noticeable, as in 'a problem has arisen'「問題が立った」(もんだいがたった).

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

305

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 立つ

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

立

Meaning

Stand

Hiragana in the Word 立つ

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

つ

Reading

Tsu

Words Related to 立つ Through the Kanji 立

These 32 Words contain the Kanji 立 as well.

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立てる

Meaning

Stand, Establish

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立場

Meaning

Position, Standpoint

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役に立つ

Meaning

Useful

word

対立

Meaning

Conflict

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組み立てる

Meaning

Assemble

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立ち上がる

Meaning

Rise up, Standup

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立派

Meaning

Admirable, Splendid

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目立つ

Meaning

Standout

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県立

Meaning

Prefectural

word

立

Meaning

Establish, Rate

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自立

Meaning

Independence

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確立

Meaning

Establishment

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設立

Meaning

Establishment

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成立

Meaning

Establishment

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成り立つ

Meaning

Hold, Consist

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役立つ

Meaning

Useful

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国立

Meaning

National

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申し立て

Meaning

Claim

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立ち止まる

Meaning

Stop, Pause

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中立

Meaning

Neutrality

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都立

Meaning

Metropolitan

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立て込む

Meaning

Crowded

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夕立

Meaning

Evening rain

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私立

Meaning

Private

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立ち直る

Meaning

Recover

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立ち入り禁止

Meaning

No entry

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府立

Meaning

Prefectural

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立て替える

Meaning

Pay for

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立法

Meaning

Legislation

word

両立

Meaning

Compatibility

word

独立

Meaning

Independence

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創立

Meaning

Establishment

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What does 'Tatsu' (立つ) mean?

'Tatsu' means 'Stand' .

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