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立
立 (readings: りつ, りゅう, た; Japanese kanji) means “stand”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 立つ (to stand).
What does 立 mean?
| Kanji | 立 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | stand |
| Readings | りつ, りゅう, た |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 立
立 is read りつ or りゅう or た depending on the word.
Example words with 立
| Example | 立つ (to stand) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14