Vocab Info
N5 う-verb (つ), Intransitive verb
立つto stand, to rise, to stand up
Dictionary Definition
Common
う-verb (つ), Intransitive verb
1.
to stand (up), to rise, to get to one's feet, to stand on end (e.g. of hairs), to stick up
2.
to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.), to be situated (in, on)
3.
to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.), to put oneself (in a position or situation), to take up (a position, post, etc.), to position oneself
4.
to leave (to do something)
5.
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.), to leave, to set off, to start
oft. written as 発つ6.
to get stuck (into; of an arrow, thorn etc.), to pierce
7.
to develop (of a haze, waves, etc.), to form (of steam, bubbles, etc.), to appear (of a rainbow, clouds, etc.), to rise (of smoke, waves, etc.), to begin to blow (of a wind, breeze, etc.)
8.
to spread (of a rumour, reputation, etc.), to be become widely known
9.
to stand (for election), to run
10.
to take action, to act, to rise (up), to rouse oneself
also written as 起つ11.
12.
to be established (of a policy, plan, objective, etc.), to be formed
13.
to be valid (of an argument, logic, etc.), to hold up, to hold water, to stand up (e.g. of evidence), to be logical, to be reasonable
14.
to be sustained (of a living, business, etc.), to be maintained, to survive, to be preserved (of one's reputation, honour, etc.), to be saved
15.
to start (of a season), to begin
16.
to be held (of a market)
17.
to shut (of a door, shoji, etc.), to be shut, to be closed
18.
to be (the result of a division)
All Forms
立つ 【たつ】
Details
Pitch Accent
た
つ
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彼がそこに立っています。
He is standing there.
新しいビルが立つ。
A new building will be erected.
僕は立つより座る方が好きだ。
I prefer sitting to standing.
ヨガの先生:「真っ直ぐ立ってください。」
Yoga teacher: 'Please stand up straight.'
ここに新しい看板が立つ予定だと聞きました。
I was told that a new sign is scheduled to go up here.
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