立てる

• Reading: たてる
• Romaji: tateru
• Kanji breakdown: 立 (ritsu/ta) — stand, rise, set up
• Pronunciation: /ta.te.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To stand something up; to erect; to set upright. The transitive form of standing.

A Group 2 (ichidan) verb. Transitive pair of 立つ (tatsu, to stand). Used physically for standing objects upright and abstractly for making plans (計画を立てる) or establishing goals (目標を立てる). Very productive in compound expressions.

Examples

1. 旅行の計画を立てましょう。 Let's make plans for the trip.
2. 風が強いから傘を立てないでください。 It's windy, so please don't put the umbrella up.
3. 夏休みの目標を立てた。 I set my goals for summer vacation.

Usage Guide

Context: planning, daily life, work

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Transitive form of 立つ (tatsu, to stand). The kanji 立 depicts a person standing on the ground. The える ending marks this as the causative/transitive variant.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal