What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "立"?

The kanji "立" belongs to JLPT N5 and means "Stand, establish". Its Onyomi is "リツ (ritsu)" and Kunyomi is "た.つ (tatsu), た.てる (tateru)".

JLPT N5

立

Stand, establish

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "立"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "This kanji often acts as its own radical. Visually, it represents a person standing on the ground.". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a brave warrior, head (top horizontal stroke) and body (vertical stroke) perfectly straight, *standing* triumphantly on the battlefield (bottom horizontal stroke). They’ve just *established* their position and won the day!"

Onyomi

リツ (ritsu)

Kunyomi

た.つ (tatsu), た.てる (tateru)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

This kanji often acts as its own radical. Visually, it represents a person standing on the ground.

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a brave warrior, head (top horizontal stroke) and body (vertical stroke) perfectly straight, *standing* triumphantly on the battlefield (bottom horizontal stroke). They’ve just *established* their position and won the day!

💡 Quick Hint: Warrior stands triumphant

Essential N5 Vocabulary

立つ

たつ

To stand

立てる

たてる

To stand (something up), to establish

国立

こくりつ

National

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "立"

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🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「立つ」は「たつ」と読み、丁寧形は「たちます」です。
English: Tatsu (立つ) means 'to stand', and its polite form is 'tachimasu'.

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