立ちはだかる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 立ちはだかる
1
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way
2
to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
Kanji in this Word
立
5 strokes
Frequency: 58
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
開
12 strokes
Frequency: 59
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
open
unfold
unseal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひら.く
ひら.き
-びら.き
ひら.ける
あ.く
あ.ける
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はる
か
ひらき
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