立つ To Stand

Meaning

Primary

To Stand

Alternatives

To Stand Up, To Rise

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means "stand" so what is the verb version of that? It's to stand.

Reading

たつ

Explanation

You have to remember the た portion of this word to learn the reading of it. Think of it this way:

You have to stand up in order to wave goodbye to someone. When you stand up, you also say ta-ta (た)!

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 〜に立つ

  入り口に立つ

  to stand at the entrance

  ステージに立つ

  to get on stage

  上に立つ

  to be superior

• 〜立つ

  じっと立つ

  to stand still

  まっすぐ立つ

  to stand up straight

  しっかり立つ

  to stand firmly

Context Sentences

ソファから立つのが下手なんです。

I'm not very good at getting up off the sofa.

それでは、立って下さい。

Please stand up.

デスクワークばっかりだと立つのがしんどい。

It's hard to stand up when all you do is desk work.

Kanji Composition

1. 立

   りつ Stand