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起立
kiritsu
Description
「起立」は、座っている人が立ち上がることです。
"起立" means a person who is sitting stands up.
学校の教室で、先生が来たときに「起立」と言うことがよくあります。
In a school classroom, the teacher often says "起立" when they arrive.
Meanings
起立kiritsu
standing up; rising to one's feet
みなさん、起立してください。
Everyone, please stand up.
起立するkiritsu suru
to stand up; to rise
先生が入ってきたので、全員が起立した。
When the teacher came in, everyone stood up.
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Notes
- Etymology
起 (rise) + 立 (stand); often used as a classroom or ceremony command.
- Nuance
More formal than 立つ; typical in schools, courts, and ceremonies.
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