立 — stand
立 means “stand”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 5 strokes. On'yomi: リツ (ritsu). Kun'yomi: た(つ) (tatsu). You'll see it in words such as 立つ (tatsu, “to stand”).
立
- Meaning
- stand
- On'yomi
- リツ (ritsu)
- Kun'yomi
- た(つ) (tatsu)
- Strokes
- 5
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set More everyday words
How to remember 立
A person standing firmly on the ground with arms out: stand.
Parts: It is a simple shape with no smaller parts.
Words with 立
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 立つ | たつ tatsu kun | to stand |
| 立てる | たてる tateru kun | to stand up; to put upright |
| 立ちなおる | たちなおる tachinaoru kun | to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet |
Example sentences
- 立ちなさい。
Stand up! - バースデーケーキにろうそくを立ててください。
Please put some candles on the birthday cake.