Vocabulary

What does 立ち往生 (たちおうじょう, tachioujou) mean?

立ち往生 (たちおうじょう, tachioujou) means being brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck.

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Readingたちおうじょう
Romajitachioujou
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
たちおうじょう
tachioujou

being brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive being brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck
  2. 2noun · suru verb · intransitive being stumped; being in a dilemma; stopping in one's tracks
  3. 3noun · suru verb · intransitive dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet

Also written: 立往生

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