立 stand

Also: establish

On'yomi: リツ、リュウ
Kun'yomi: た-つ、た-てる
Strokes: 5
JLPT: N5
Taught in: Primary school, year 1

In the kun'yomi, the kana after a dash are written after the kanji (okurigana): た-つ.

Stroke order

1
2
3
4
5

立 is written in 5 strokes. Each panel adds the next one; the dot marks where the brush starts.

Remember it

A lid-topped head above two arms and two feet planted wide on the ground line — a figure standing firm, ready to establish itself.

A common word

立場たちば standpoint

Example sentences

みんな立ってください。
みんなたってください。
Everyone please stand up.
駅の前に高いビルを立てます。
えきのまえにたかいビルをたてます。
They're putting up a tall building in front of the station.

Kanji that share a part

亠 is a component. 35 kanji share it in all.