How to Write 立 (stand up, rise, set up, erect) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 立 (stand up, rise, set up, erect) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (立)
Primary Radical (部首): 立 — たつ (stand)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 立
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 立 (たつ (stand))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 立.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 立
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 立 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 立?
The Japanese character 立 (stand up, rise, set up, erect) has 5 strokes (5画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 5 strokes of 立 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 立?
For the Kanji 立 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is リツ, リュウ, リットル and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is た.つ, -た.つ, た.ち-, た.てる, -た.てる, た.て-, たて-, -た.て, -だ.て, -だ.てる. Its primary English meaning is "stand up, rise, set up, erect".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 立?
The Kanji 立 (stand up, rise, set up, erect) is written with 5 strokes (JLPT N4). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 立 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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