Vocabulary

What does 経つ (たつ, tatsu) mean?

経つ (たつ, tatsu) means to pass (of time).

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

to pass (of time)

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to pass (of time); to elapse

Example sentences

  • Three years have passed since I came to Japan.

  • Time really passes quickly, doesn't it.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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