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JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

stand up
rise
set up
erect

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リツ
リュウ
リットル
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
-た.つ
た.ち-
た.てる
-た.てる
た.て-
たて-
-た.て
-だ.て
-だ.てる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たち
たっ
たつ
だて
つい

Common Words

Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #228
1

to stand (up); to rise; to get to one's feet; to stand on end (e.g. of hairs); to stick up

Examples
次々に立って出ていった。
One after another they stood up and went out.
2

to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on)

Examples
しかし、あなたがたのなかに、あなたがたが知らない方が立っておられます。
But among you stands one you do not know.
断崖のてっぺんに古い城が立っている
An old castle stands on top of the cliff.
誰かが入り口に立っています
Someone is standing at the door.
3

to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to take up (a position, post, etc.); to position oneself

Examples
その大臣は不正取引によって窮地に立ちました
The minister was in a fix over illegal dealings.
4

to leave (to do something)

Examples
失礼しますといって席を立った
I excused myself from the table.
5

Oft. written as 発つ

to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start

Examples
あの人はアメリカへ立ったまま消息がない。
Nothing has been heard from him since he left for America.
6

to get stuck (into; of an arrow, thorn etc.); to pierce

7

to develop (of a haze, waves, etc.); to form (of steam, bubbles, etc.); to appear (of a rainbow, clouds, etc.); to rise (of smoke, waves, etc.); to begin to blow (of a wind, breeze, etc.)

Examples
煙突から煙が立っていた
Smoke was rising from the chimney.
8

to spread (of a rumour, reputation, etc.); to be become widely known

Examples
その過激派が政府打倒の陰謀を企てているという噂が立ってる
There is a rumor that the radicals are plotting against the government.
9

to stand (for election); to run

Examples
彼は今度の選挙には立たないだろう。
He is not running in the coming election.
10

Also written as 起つ

to take action; to act; to rise (up); to rouse oneself

Examples
彼らは圧制に反抗して立った
They rose against oppression.
11

Colloquial; Also written as 勃つ

to have an erection; to become erect (e.g. of nipples)

12

to be established (of a policy, plan, objective, etc.); to be formed

13

to be valid (of an argument, logic, etc.); to hold up; to hold water; to stand up (e.g. of evidence); to be logical; to be reasonable

14

to be sustained (of a living, business, etc.); to be maintained; to survive; to be preserved (of one's reputation, honour, etc.); to be saved

15

to start (of a season); to begin

16

to be held (of a market)

Examples
市は月曜ごとに立つ
The market is held every Monday.
17

to shut (of a door, shoji, etc.); to be shut; to be closed

18

to be (the result of a division)

Ichidan verb
Freq #918
1

Transitive verb; Also written as 起てる

to stand up; to put up; to set up; to erect; to raise

Examples
バースデーケーキにろうそくを立ててください。
Please put some candles on the birthday cake.
2

Transitive verb

to thrust into; to bury into; to dig into

Examples
猫が私の手につめを立てた
The cat dug its claws into my hand.
3

Transitive verb

to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to raise (a cloud of dust, etc.); to cause

Examples
彼は怒るとよく大声をたてる
He is liable to shout when angry.
4

Transitive verb

to make; to establish; to set up; to develop; to formulate

Examples
彼は綿密に立てた計画を実行に移した。
He carried out the plan he had made in detail.
5

Transitive verb

to put up (a political candidate); to make (one's leader)

Examples
我々は彼を彼らと交渉する代表にたてた
We delegated him to negotiate with them.
6

Transitive verb

to treat with respect; to give (someone) their due; to make (someone) look good; to avoid embarrassing (someone)

Examples
私は彼に義理を立てなければならない。
I have to do right by him.
7

Transitive verb

to sharpen; to make clear

8

Transitive verb

to shut; to close

9

Transitive verb

to make tea (matcha); to perform the tea ceremony

10

Transitive verb

to divide by

11

Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb

to do ... vigorously

ちば
Noun
Freq #950
1

position; situation

Examples
お答えできる立場にありません。
I'm not in a position to answer.
2

viewpoint; standpoint; point of view

Examples
彼女の立場からその問題をとらえるようにしなさい。
Try to see the problem from her point of view.
っぱ
~な Adj.
Freq #1126
1

splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent; impressive

Examples
私たちの学校には立派な図書館があります。
We have a nice school library.
2

praiseworthy; creditable; worthy

3

legal; legitimate; lawful

4

undeniable (e.g. crime); indisputable; solid

Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #1209
1

to be conspicuous; to stand out

Examples
スーツを着て彼は目立っていた
He was conspicuous in his suit.
役にたつ
やくにたつ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #1271
1

to be helpful; to be useful

Examples
それ以上はお役に立てません
Beyond that I cannot help you.
ちあがる
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #1326
1

to stand up; to get up; to rise (to one's feet)

Examples
突然若い女性が立ち上がった
Suddenly, a young woman stood up.
2

to recover; to regain one's energy; to rise

3

to (stand up and) take action; to rise up (against); to start (doing)

Examples
多くの消費者は消費税反対に立ち上がった
Many consumers rose up against the consumption tax.
4

Sumo

to rise (from a crouch) and make the initial charge

5

Computing

to start up; to boot up

Examples
どうしよう、コンピューターが立ち上がらない
I can't start up my computer. What am I supposed to do?
6

to be established; to be set up; to be formed; to be created

7

to rise (of steam, smoke, etc.)

いりつ
~する Verb
Noun
Freq #2759
1

formation; establishment; materialization; coming into existence

Examples
新しい法が成立した。
A new law has come into existence.
2

conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); approval; completion; closing; enacting; arrangement

3

being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding; applying

役だつ
くだ
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #2949
1

to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose

Examples
英語は商業において役立つ
English is useful in commerce.
音をたてる
おとをたてる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #3077
1

to make a sound

Examples
シャンパンの栓がぽんと音を立ててとんだ。
The champagne cork popped out.
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