打ち立てる

• Reading: うちたてる
• Romaji: uchitateru
• Kanji breakdown: 打 (da/u) — strike, decisive action; 立 (ritsu/ta) — stand, establish
• Pronunciation: /ɯ.tɕi.ta.te.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To establish; to set up; to achieve. Carries a sense of founding something new or breaking a record with lasting permanence.

A Group 2 (ichidan) compound verb combining 打つ (utsu, to strike) and 立てる (tateru, to erect/establish). The 打ち prefix adds a sense of decisive, forceful action to the founding or achievement. Commonly used for breaking world records, founding new theories, establishing policies, or creating lasting institutions. Often implies that the achievement required sustained effort or a breakthrough moment.

Examples

1. 彼は世界記録を打ち立て、一躍時代の英雄となった。 He set a world record and instantly became a hero of his era.
2. 新政権は独自の政策を打ち立てて国民の期待に応えた。 The new administration established its own policies and met the expectations of the people.
3. 長い研究の末、画期的な理論を打ち立てることに成功した。 After years of research, they succeeded in establishing a groundbreaking theory.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, politics, academia, achievement

Tone: positive

Origin & History

Compound of 打つ (utsu, to strike decisively) and 立てる (tateru, to erect or establish). The combination evokes the forceful planting of a banner or stake — claiming new ground and establishing something that will stand.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal