Vocabulary

What does 建つ (たつ, tatsu) mean?

建つ (たつ, tatsu) means to be built, to stand.

Quick facts
Readingたつ
Romajitatsu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
たつ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontatsu

to be built, to stand

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to be erected; to be built

Example sentences

  • A new building was built in front of the station.

  • There is an old temple standing on the hill.

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