奮い立つ

• Reading: ふるいたつ
• Romaji: furuitatsu
• Kanji breakdown: 奮 (furu) — rouse, stir up; 立 (ta) — rise, stand
• Pronunciation: /ɸɯ.ɾɯ.i.ta.tsɯ/

Meaning

To be inspired; to be roused to action; to feel a sudden surge of energy or determination.

A Group 1 (godan) verb formed from 奮う (to muster, to rouse) and 立つ (to rise, to stand). It describes the physical and emotional sensation of feeling suddenly energised, emboldened, or galvanised — often in response to a challenge or an inspiring speech. The causative form 奮い立たせる means to inspire or rouse someone else.

Examples

1. 監督の熱のこもった言葉に選手たちは奮い立ち、後半で逆転した。 Roused by the coach's impassioned words, the players rallied and pulled off a comeback in the second half.
2. 逆境に立たされるほど、彼女は奮い立つ力を発揮した。 The more adversity she faced, the more she summoned the strength to rise to the challenge.
3. 英雄の物語を読んで、幼い頃から何度も奮い立ってきた。 Reading tales of heroes, he had been inspired to action countless times since childhood.

Usage Guide

Context: motivation, sports, inspiration, challenge

Tone: energetic

Origin & History

Compound of 奮 (to rouse, to stir up) and 立つ (to rise, to stand). The character 奮 depicts a bird taking wing forcefully — suggesting the sudden, powerful activation of inner energy.

Cultural Context

Era: Pre-modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal