How to say "Stand" in Japanese

When translating "stand" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 立つ and 立てる. In Japanese, 立つ (たつ (tatsu)) is typically associated with "to stand" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Intransitive verb. Refers to changing from a sitting or lying position to a standing one, or remaining in a standing position.. On the other hand, 立てる (たてる (tateru)) maps to "to stand (something) up, to erect, to establish, to set up (transitive)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents 物を垂直に「立てる」、計画や目標を「作る」、音や煙を「出す」など、幅広い意味で使われる他動詞です。/ A transitive verb with a wide range of meanings: to make something stand vertically, to establish a plan or goal, to make a sound or smoke.. A literal translation of "stand" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!