たつ
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, つ, intransitive)
1. to stand (up); to rise; to get to one's feet; to stand on end (e.g. of hairs); to stick up
But the moment I stood up, my legs stopped moving.
2. to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on)
A girl was standing there.
3. to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to take up (a position, post, etc.); to position oneself
Is that any attitude for someone who means to stand above others one day?
4. to leave (to do something)
5. to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start
oft. written as 発つ
6. to get stuck (into; of an arrow, thorn etc.); to pierce
7. to develop (of a haze, waves, etc.); to form (of steam, bubbles, etc.); to appear (of a rainbow, clouds, etc.); to rise (of smoke, waves, etc.); to begin to blow (of a wind, breeze, etc.)
8. to spread (of a rumour, reputation, etc.); to be become widely known
9. to stand (for election); to run
10. to take action; to act; to rise (up); to rouse oneself
also written as 起つ
11. to have an erection; to become erect (e.g. of nipples)
also written as 勃つ
12. to be established (of a policy, plan, objective, etc.); to be formed
13. to be valid (of an argument, logic, etc.); to hold up; to hold water; to stand up (e.g. of evidence); to be logical; to be reasonable
14. to be sustained (of a living, business, etc.); to be maintained; to survive; to be preserved (of one's reputation, honour, etc.); to be saved
15. to start (of a season); to begin
16. to be held (of a market)
17. to shut (of a door, shoji, etc.); to be shut; to be closed
18. to be (the result of a division)
Pitch accent
た
つ
Top 18800
Used in vocabulary (122 in total)
to be helpful; to be useful
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
Examples (200 in total)
I couldn't stand anymore.
He was standing.
Even just standing there is frustrating.
I want to stand at the top!
Stand in the corner!
Where is he standing?
A girl was standing there.
Who is standing there?
Don't stand in front of me.
It is a nuisance if you stand there.
Please stand up quickly.
There stood the queen.
He was standing at the door.
The waves are rising.
I was standing at the entrance of the cafeteria.
He stood by the entrance.
That kind of rumor got around.
They take my hand and help me stand up.
Stand up and introduce yourself, please.
We stood face to face.
I am standing in the middle of the schoolyard.
He was standing at the side of the road.
Smoke was rising from the chimney.
He stood behind me.
I was standing next to him.
She stood close to him.
He was standing on the floor.
There is a someone standing at the door.
A person was standing there.
He was standing at the gate.
Things like that are of no use.
She stood in front of the mirror.
The teacher told me to stand up.
I saw a figure standing in front of me.
He was standing at the street corner.
Standing there was a beautiful girl.
It's awkward to just stand there, so let's sit down somewhere around here.
Sure enough, she was standing there.
He stood on the surface of the moon.
I hate standing on the bus.
One after another they stood up and went out.
Who is the woman standing there?
It is a state where one can barely stand.
A fence runs around the house.
She left for Osaka yesterday.
There was a woman standing by the window.
He was standing at the top of the mountain.
Why don't you take a seat instead of standing at the entrance?
The world is on the verge of destruction.
He was standing with his hands in his pockets.
Stand still and keep silent.
There's someone standing on the railway tracks.
The church stood alone on the hill.
An explanatory plate stood to the side.
He stood leaning against the fence.
With practice, even girls can pee standing up.
The castle lies to the east of the town.
The girl standing there is Mary.
I can't possibly stand at the counter!
They were standing in a row.
An old man in shabby clothes was standing there.
Stand up and read the book, Tom.
The church sits on the outskirts of town.
The queen stood beside the king.
Two boys stood in front of me.
The girl standing over there is my sister Sue.
When I turned around, there stood a girl.
Do you know the girl standing by the window?
Please remain standing.
She was standing in the front of the classroom.
Is it true that horses sleep while standing up?
He stood behind his mother.
A girl stood there crying.
The fellow standing over there is my friend.
She was standing in the middle of the room.
The boy standing over there is my son.
He stood with his back to the wall.
I'm not even getting angry anymore.
I'm sweating just from standing here.
I stood under a tree to avoid getting wet.
My older sister and I were standing in the same place.
A doll in red clothing was standing in front of me.
His house stands by the river.
He stood still with his eyes closed.
But the moment I stood up, my legs stopped moving.
Do you know the man standing on the bridge?
There are a lot of new buildings here now.
Soldiers on guard are standing here and there around the mansion.
This tree has been standing for five decades.
A man was standing alone on the stage.
All the players stood there with their arms folded.
I look up at the profile of the person standing beside me.
Several girls are standing beside the gate.
The house stood on the hill.
I stood in front of him and raised my sword.
The baby can stand but can't walk.
To stand on your own two feet means to be independent.
My whole body has gone numb, and I cannot stand up.
A girl wearing a red dress is standing.
He stood under the door frame.
The three stood with their backs pressed tightly together.
I want to stand up, but I have absolutely no strength in my body.
She stood waiting for me for a long time.
Do you know the name of the boy standing over there?
The tower stood amid the ruins.
A tall boy is standing at the gate.
A boy of about fourteen or fifteen was standing there.
I managed to stand by clinging to the wall.
Our house stands by the road.
The castle stands facing a beautiful lake.
Standing there was a female student with a mature air.
We stood at the door to welcome our guests.
Are you just going to stand there all day?
He stood on one leg, leaning against the wall.
I quickly changed clothes and immediately stood at the register.
John was standing alone with his arms folded.
What would you do in a situation like this?
Standing up in front of people just isn't me.
It seems like things are clearly on track, so it should be fine.
The man standing over there is Mr Smith.
An old castle stands on top of the cliff.
He helped an old lady to get up from her seat.
A bunch of people were standing outside waiting.
Who's the person standing in front of that building?
The people standing around were all strangers.
The boy standing by the door is my brother.
The old man stood still at the gate.
Aren't you cold standing there for so long?
A king is one who stands above all the people.
I can see the tower from where I stand.
I can no longer stand, so I lean my body against the wall.
The tree stands higher than the roof.
When I got on the train, I stood next to the door.
He stood there with his hat on.
That person is in no way cut out to lead others.
Who's that boy standing at the door?
After school, I am standing in the space behind the gymnasium.
Yeah, you're staggering, but you're standing on your own two feet properly.
I saw the person I expected standing there.
The robber stood surrounded by ten policemen.
Startled, I turned around, and there stood a tall, beautiful woman.
My uncle was standing there with his arms folded.
And, standing in that place is forbidden.
Actors become different people once they step onto the stage.
He asked some questions of the lady standing next to him.
The man standing over there is the owner of the store.
At that ceremony, I wanted to stand next to you.
A silhouette stood by the window against the backdrop of the moon.
Many of them stand at intervals of a few meters.
She stood transfixed as if she had seen a ghost.
I stood on the sidewalk and thought about what to do.
He stood by the gate, rubbing his hands together.
She stood on the beach with her hair waving in the wind.
This theory was founded on a scientific basis.
An old castle stands near the river.
Now, only five people stand on the stage.
The man standing by the door is a famous singer.
The city was put in a difficult financial situation.
Can you stand on one leg for a minute with your eyes shut?
I opened the door and saw two boys standing side by side.
Since it seemed he could no longer stand, I supported him.
Seeing the figure of the person standing beside it, I stop in my tracks.
Opening the door, I found a stranger standing there.
He was standing by the gate with his hand in his pocket.
Someday, I will gain the strength to stand at the summit of everything.
The school stands about one mile off.
The woman standing in front of me had beautiful straight black hair.
Look at the tall pretty girl standing there.
A person giving a speech should stand where everyone can see him.
Even so, they are prepared to stand as witnesses.
The moment I stood up, my foot hit the desk, causing it to shake violently.
She, as expected, stood on the left side and gripped my hand tightly.
She stood on the deck with her long hair waving in the wind.
I turned around without understanding why, and there stood a girl holding a bucket.
They stood on the balcony to watch the festival in the street below.
Our school stands on a hill, so we can see the town.
The more I try to stand up quickly, the more my feet get tangled.
The policeman stood like a statue with his arms folded across his chest.
I feel cooler standing in the shade, rather than out in the sun.
Not knowing what to do, I stood there silently.
Is that any attitude for someone who means to stand above others one day?
A single tree stands at the highest point of that island.
Stand upright when I'm talking to you.
There were no fewer than five women standing outside, claiming to be his wife.
When I signaled behind me, the two who had been waiting stepped in front of me.
When you stand wearing the dress, someone adjusts the fabric at the back.
Like a gentleman, he rose and offered her his seat.
You have only to stand there doing nothing.
Two subordinates were standing on both sides of the car, waiting for her.
Two white houses face each other and stand across the way.
The train was so crowded that I had to stand all the way.
If I stand at the front, they won't have to face any danger.
You don't need to worry unless you are standing in a place where you might fall.
The train was so crowded that I had to keep standing all the way.
The girl and the men standing with her are probably all warriors who have mastered magic.
The man standing in front of the hotel asked me if I needed a taxi.
It was then that I first noticed the tall figure standing near the entrance to the hospital room.
He looked as if he could not believe the transformation of the man standing before him.
There, too, a large crowd of people stood as if to block his path.
If you can master that power, you will be able to stand at the center of the world.