Word details
ピンと立てる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ピンと立てる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to prick up (e.g. ears); to cock (up); to perk up
Examples
その犬はその音を聞いて耳をピンと立てた。
The dog pricked up his ears at the sound.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
立
stand up, rise, set up, erect
5 strokesFrequency 58JLPT N4Grade 1
On
リツリュウリットル
Kun
た.つ-た.つた.ち-た.てる-た.てるた.て-たて--た.て-だ.て-だ.てる
Nanori
たちたったつだてつい
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