This kanji means stand up, set up, or raise.

on readings:
  • ritsu
  • ryuu
kun readings:
  • ta
examples:
てる araitateru inquire into, ferret out, rake up
dokuritsu independence
jiritsu independent
kakuritsu establishment, settlement
kiwadatsu be conspicuous, stand out
kumitate construction, assembling
rippa magnificent
risshun early Spring (1st of the 24 )
rikka beginning of Summer (7th of the 24 )
rikken constitutional
risshuu beginning of Autumn (13th of the 24 )
rittō beginning of Winter (19th of the 24 )
sakadatsu stand on end
sanken bunritsu separation of powers
setsuritsu establishment, founding
shiritsu municipal
shiritsu private, privately supported
sudachi leave the nest, become independent
tairitsu confrontation
tatsu stand

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Last Alteration Performed: 15 July 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.