Japanese word

立ち上がる

Pronunciation

Romajitachiagaru

Meaning

  • verbstand up

Example

先生が来ると、立ち上がります。sen sei ga ku ru to ta chi a ga ri ma su

I stand up when the teacher comes.

Illustration for 立ち上がる (stand up)

More examples

名前を呼ばれると、すぐに立ち上がります。na mae o yo ba re ru to su gu ni ta chi a ga ri ma su

When my name is called, I stand up right away.

Core concept

Expresses the movement from a seated or lying position into an upright standing position.

Common phrases

  • 席から立ち上がるseki ka ra ta chi a ga ru

    stand up from one's seat

  • ゆっくり立ち上がるyu kku ri ta chi a ga ru

    stand up slowly

Similar words

立つtatsu: To move into or remain in an upright position on the feet.
起き上がるokiagaru: To rise from a lying or seated position into an upright position.

Definition in Japanese

座ったり横になったりしている状態から、体を起こして立つこと。suwa tta ri yoko ni na tta ri shi te i ru jō tai ka ra karada o o ko shi te ta tsu ko to

Word origin

The Japanese verb 立ち上がる (tachiagaru) combines the conjunctive form 立ち (tachi) of 立つ (tatsu, "stand") with 上がる (agaru, "rise").

Usage tips

  • The same verb can describe a computer or project starting up, linking physical rising with becoming active.

Opposites

Related words

  • 立ち上がりtachiagaririsingnoun
  • 立ち上がり方tachiagarikataway of standing upnoun

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