Vocabulary

What does 立つ (たつ, tatsu) mean?

立つ (たつ, tatsu) means to stand.

Quick facts
Readingたつ
Romajitatsu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
たつ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontatsu

to stand

GenkiGenki 6
  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to stand (up); to rise; to get to one's feet
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on)
  3. 3godan verb · intransitive to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to take up (a position, post, etc.)
  4. 4godan verb · intransitive to leave (to do something)
  5. 5godan verb · intransitive to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off

Example sentences

  • The teacher stands at the front.

  • I'm standing in front of the door.

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