synonym Comparative
立つ
VS
踏みとどまる
Differences Between "立つ" and "踏みとどまる"
Option A
立つ
Meaning
to stand, to rise, to be built, to be established
Reading
たつ (tatsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
電車の中でずっと立っていた。
I stood the whole time on the train.
Option B
踏みとどまる
Meaning
to stand one's ground, to hold one's position, to stop short, to persevere
Reading
ふみとどまる (fumitodomaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は困難な状況でも、自分の信念を曲げずに踏みとどまった。
He stood his ground without compromising his beliefs, even in difficult circumstances.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to stand, to rise, to be built, to be established)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 立つ: Has various meanings, including a person standing up, a building being built, or a plan being established. It's an intransitive verb. (人が「立つ」以外にも、建物が「建つ」や計画が「立つ」など、多くの意味を持つ自動詞。)
- 踏みとどまる: Implies resisting pressure to move, change, or give up, often in a difficult or challenging situation. Can be used literally (to stop short) or figuratively (to persevere).
- 立つ: Has various meanings, including a person standing up, a building being built, or a plan being established. It's an intransitive verb. (人が「立つ」以外にも、建物が「建つ」や計画が「立つ」など、多くの意味を持つ自動詞。)
- 踏みとどまる: Implies resisting pressure to move, change, or give up, often in a difficult or challenging situation. Can be used literally (to stop short) or figuratively (to persevere).
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