立

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

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

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

to leave (to do something)

Oft. written as 発つ

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

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

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.)

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

to stand (for election); to run

Also written as 起つ

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

Colloquial; Also written as 勃つ

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

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

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

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

to start (of a season); to begin

to be held (of a market)

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

to be (the result of a division)

Transitive verb; Also written as 起てる

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

Transitive verb

to thrust into; to bury into; to dig into

Transitive verb

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

Transitive verb

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

Transitive verb

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

Transitive verb

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

Transitive verb

to sharpen; to make clear

Transitive verb

to shut; to close

Transitive verb

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

Transitive verb

to divide by

Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb

to do ... vigorously

position; situation

viewpoint; standpoint; point of view

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

praiseworthy; creditable; worthy

legal; legitimate; lawful

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

to be conspicuous; to stand out

formation; establishment; materialization; coming into existence

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

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

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

looks; features

independence; self-reliance; supporting oneself; being on one's own

independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom

separation; isolation

to be helpful; to be useful

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

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

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

Sumo

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

Computing

to start up; to boot up

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

to rise (of steam, smoke, etc.)

to make a sound

to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still

to leave; to depart; to take one's leave

to keep standing; to stand motionless

to leave one's seat

to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious

confrontation; opposition; antagonism

irritation; annoyance; frustration

to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience

to begin a trip; to depart; to embark

to die; to pass away; to depart this life

isolation; being alone; being friendless

establishment; settlement

to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking; to be notable