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立

立·stand

On-yomi
リツ
Kun-yomi
た.つた.てる

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

5 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
立つたつto stand
国立こくりつnational (institution)
立てるたてるto stand something up
市立しりつmunicipal, city-run

Example sentences

  1. 男の人がドアの前に立っています。

    おとこのひとがどあのまえにたっています。

    A man is standing in front of the door.

  2. ここに立ってください。

    ここにたってください。

    Please stand here.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Reading 国立 as *こくたつ instead of こくりつ

Memory aid

Picture it

A person with arms out, feet planted on the ground line: standing firmly.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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