Japanese dictionary
How to say "stand up" in Japanese
立ち上がるたちあがる · tachiagaru
To "stand up" in Japanese is 立ち上がる (tachiagaru) or simply 立つ (tatsu). In school, the teacher's command is 起立 (kiritsu).
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Ways to say "stand up" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 立ち上がるたちあがる · tachiagaru | To stand up. |
| 立ってくださいたってください · tatte kudasai | Please stand up. |
| 起立きりつ · kiritsu | Stand up (command, formal). |
How to use it
A stand-up meeting is 立ち会議 (tachi kaigi) or 朝会 (asakai).
"Stand up for yourself" is 自分の意見をはっきり言う (say your opinion clearly).
Example sentences
- 皆さん、立ってください。Minasan, tatte kudasai.Everyone, please stand up.
- 起立、礼。Kiritsu, rei.Stand up, bow.
- 急に立ち上がって、めまいがしました。Kyū ni tachiagatte, memai ga shimashita.I stood up suddenly and felt dizzy.
- 毎朝、立って短いミーティングをします。Maiasa, tatte mijikai mītingu o shimasu.We have a short stand-up meeting every morning.
- 名前を呼ばれたら立ってください。Namae o yobaretara tatte kudasai.Please stand up when your name is called.
- いすから立ち上がって挨拶しました。Isu kara tachiagatte aisatsu shimashita.I stood up from my chair and greeted them.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What does 起立、礼、着席 mean?
It's the routine at the start of Japanese school classes: stand up, bow, sit down.
Should you stand up when greeting someone in Japan?
Yes. Standing up to greet visitors or senior people is polite, especially when exchanging business cards.
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