“To stand” in Japanese is 立つ (たつ), pronounced tatsu.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
To stand or stand up. In class you’ll hear 立ってください.
Example sentences
- 立ってください。たってください。Please stand up.
- 駅の前に立っています。えきのまえにたっています。I’m standing in front of the station.
Conjugation
The most useful forms of 立つ. The rules are explained in Japanese verbs: the ます form.
| Form | Japanese | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary (plain) | 立つ たつ | stand |
| Polite present | 立ちます たちます | stand |
| Polite negative | 立ちません たちません | don’t stand |
| Polite past | 立ちました たちました | past of “stand” |
| Plain negative (ない) | 立たない たたない | don’t stand (casual) |
| Plain past (た) | 立った たった | past of “stand” (casual) |
| て-form | 立って たって | stand and… / please stand (+ください) |
| Want to (たい) | 立ちたい たちたい | want to stand |
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FAQ
How do you say to stand in Japanese?
To stand in Japanese is 立つ (たつ), pronounced “tatsu”.
How do you write to stand in Japanese?
It's written 立つ with kanji, or たつ in hiragana. Both are read tatsu.
Is 立つ on the JLPT?
Yes. 立つ (tatsu) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.