stand
N5- Onyomi
- リツ
- Kunyomi
- た(つ)
- Stroke count
- 5
- JLPT
- N5
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
A person standing firmly on the ground. 立 means to stand.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 5
General writing tips
These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.
- •上から下へ書きます。Write from top to bottom.
- •左から右へ書きます。Write from left to right.
- •横の画を先に、縦の画を後に書きます。Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
- •外側の囲みを先に書き、中を後で書きます。Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
- •中央を先に、左右を後に書きます。In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
- •この漢字は5画です。下の練習エリアで順番に書いてみましょう。This kanji has 5 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.
Step by step
Practice Writing
Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.
Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.
Writing Tips
- Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
- Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
- Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
- Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.
Example words
立つ
tatsu
to stand
樹立
juritsu
establishment (of records)
確立
kakuritsu
establishment (of methods)
創立
souritsu
founding
設立
setsuritsu
establishment (of company)
立証
risshou
proof
Example sentences (2)
電車の中で立っています。
でんしゃ の なか で たっています。
densha no naka de tatteimasu.
I am standing on the train.
みんな立って、先生にあいさつしました。
みんな たって、せんせい に あいさつ しました。
minna tatte, sensei ni aisatsu shimashita.
Everyone stood up and greeted the teacher.