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立
stand · erect · establish
N5On: りつ、りゅうKun: た、たてる
Memory Aid
The kanji for 'stand' clearly depicts a person standing firmly on the ground, with legs apart and arms slightly outstretched. It's a very literal representation of a human figure in a standing posture.
'Ritsu' — Think of the deep 'ROOTS' that allow a tree to STAND firm and tall, keeping it from falling over.
Vocabulary
立つたつto stand
立てるたてるto set up, to erect
国立こくりつnational (institution)
起立きりつstand up (command)
私立しりつprivate (institution)
Example Sentences
彼はドアの前に立っています。
He is standing in front of the door.
庭に木を一本立てました。
I planted a tree in the garden.
これは国立の美術館です。
This is a national art museum.
先生が「起立！」と言いました。
The teacher said, "Stand up!"