立ちふさがる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 立ちふさがる
1
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
Examples
その達成には非常に困難なことが立ちふさがっている。
Great difficulties stand in the way of its achievement.
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
塞
13 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
close
shut
cover
block
obstruct
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふさ.ぐ
とりで
み.ちる
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