Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Stand, rise, establish

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person standing tall and firm, symbolizing the act of standing or rising. The top strokes represent the head while the bottom strokes depict the legs.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '立' appears frequently in JLPT materials, especially at the N5 level. Its meaning and readings are important for both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は立っていました。

  He was standing.

  かれはたっていました。

  kare wa tatte imashita.

  Pronunciation

• お願いがあります。少し待つ間、立っていてください。

  I have a favor to ask. Please wait a moment and stand.

  おねがいがあります。すこしずつまで、たっていてください。

  Onegai ga arimasu. Sukoshi matsu ma, tatte ite kudasai.

  Pronunciation

• 私たちは団結して立ち上がります。

  We will unite and rise up.

  わたしたちはだんけつしてたちあがります。

  Watashitachi wa danketsu shite tachiagarimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '立' is a commonly used character in various contexts, making it important for the JLPT.
• Pay attention to the different readings and related meanings. '立' as 'tachi' can mean 'stand' or 'rise', while 'ritsu' is often used in compound words.
• Practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order, which can be beneficial for the reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Be aware of words containing '立' as they can have different nuances based on the context and compounds.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '立川' (Tachikawa) or '立花' (Tachibana) use the kanji '立'. It can be found in surnames and place names.