English–Japanese

“put upright” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitateru

Example

テントを立てます。te n to o ta te ma su

I set up a tent.

Illustration for 立てる (put upright)

How to say “put upright” in Japanese

“Put upright” in Japanese is 立てる (tateru). 立てる can also mean “set up”.

Places something upright or in an arranged position so it can serve its intended purpose.

Full entry for 立てる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 立てる

本を立てます。hon o ta te ma su

I put the book upright.

入口の前に案内の看板を立てました。iri guchi no mae ni an nai no kan ban o ta te ma shi ta

We put up an information sign in front of the entrance.

Tips for using 立てる

  • The same verb appears in 計画を立てる (keikaku o tateru), meaning to make a plan, because a plan is treated as something put in place.

Related English words

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