Readings: リツ・リュウ (Onyomi), たつ / たてる (Kunyomi)
Meaning: to stand, to establish
立 is a fundamental kanji in Japanese meaning “to stand.” It is frequently used in both literal and figurative contexts. You’ll find it in words such as 立つ (to stand), 国立 (national), and 立場 (standpoint, position).
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 立 (stand) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 5 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | リツ・リュウ |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | たつ / たてる |
How to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 立 is shaped like a person rising up or standing straight. It’s visually simple and easy to write with 5 strokes.
- Begin with the top dot
- Continue with the vertical and surrounding strokes
Example Sentences
Japanese: 子どもが立ちました。
Kana: こどもがたちました。
Romaji: Kodomo ga tachimashita.
English: The child stood up.
Japanese: 先生が立って話します。
Kana: せんせいがたってはなします。
Romaji: Sensei ga tatte hanashimasu.
English: The teacher speaks while standing.
Japanese: 国立大学に行きたいです。
Kana: こくりつだいがくにいきたいです。
Romaji: Kokuritsu daigaku ni ikitai desu.
English: I want to go to a national university.
Vocabulary Using 立
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 立つ | たつ | to stand |
| 立てる | たてる | to stand something up |
| 国立 | こくりつ | national (institution) |
| 自立 | じりつ | independence |
| 公立 | こうりつ | public (institution) |
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