Translation of Japanese word "立つ" to English
立つ
たつ
[tatsu]
IPA: /mat\u016bsu/
Meaning
VerbTo position or be positioned physically: To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
How to use
立つ (tatsu) — 'to stand / stand up'. Group 1. 立ってください — Please stand up. 役に立つ (yaku ni tatsu) — to be useful.
🇬🇧 English
to stand
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 立つ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たつ
Romaji Transcription: tatsu
Example Sentences
独つはコターです
独つはコターです
I will stand.
独つはコターです
独つはコターです
I will stand here.
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Common phrases
- 役に立つ— to be useful / helpful
- 立ってください— Please stand up
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Frequency rank: #343 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "立つ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "立つ" means "to stand" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "立つ"?▼
The word "立つ" is read as "たつ" (tatsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to stand.".
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