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
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
shiritsu municipal
tairitsu confrontation
tatsu stand

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Last Alteration Performed: 15 May 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.