KaiwaGo立 kanji: meaning, readings and stroke order
立 means “stand”. It is written with 5 strokes and is a JLPT N5 kanji.
On’yomi: リツ (ritsu), リュウ (ryuu). Kun’yomi: た.つ (tatsu), た.てる (tateru).
How to write 立 (stroke order)
Write 立 in 5 strokes, following the numbers. Each small box adds one stroke; the red line is the stroke to draw.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
General rules: top before bottom, left before right, horizontal before a vertical that crosses it, and a closing bottom stroke last. Writing in the right order makes handwriting readable and helps you count strokes when you look a kanji up.
Practice writing 立
Trace 立 over the faint model with your finger or mouse, following the stroke order above. Turn the model off to write it from memory.
Readings of 立
| On’yomi (Chinese reading) | リツ (ritsu)リュウ (ryuu) |
|---|---|
| Kun’yomi (Japanese reading) | た.つ (tatsu)た.てる (tateru) |
The on’yomi is usually used in compound words, the kun’yomi when 立 stands alone or is followed by hiragana. A dot (.) marks where the hiragana ending starts.
Example words with 立
| Word | Reading | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 立つ | たつ tatsu | to stand | |
| 国立 | こくりつ kokuritsu | national (public) |
立つ (tatsu) means “to stand”.
国立 (kokuritsu) means “national (public)”. Also in this word: 国
FAQ
What does 立 mean in Japanese?
立 means “stand”. Common words with it are 立つ (tatsu, “to stand”) and 国立 (kokuritsu, “national (public)”).
How many strokes does 立 have?
立 has 5 strokes. Follow the stroke-order diagram on this page from stroke 1 to 5.
How do you read 立?
The on’yomi is リツ (ritsu), リュウ (ryuu) and the kun’yomi is た.つ (tatsu), た.てる (tateru). Which one is used depends on the word.
Is 立 on the JLPT N5?
Yes. 立 is kanji number 90 of the 101 N5 kanji on this site.