2 Japanese words read tateru
tateru (たてる) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 立てる · 建てる.
立てる
たてるTo stand something up, to erect
N4verb·tateru
How to remember it
Transitive sibling of 立つ (to stand) — you make an object stand upright.
Example sentences
傘を壁に立ててください。
かさをかべにたててください。
Please stand the umbrella against the wall.
庭にテントを立てた。
にわにてんとをたてた。
I pitched the tent in the garden.
Usage
Transitive ichidan verb; also appears in 音を立てる (to make a sound).
Related words
立つ建てる音を立てる
建てる
たてるTo build, to construct (a building)
N4verb·tateru
How to remember it
立てる (to stand something up) becomes 建てる when standing up a building.
Example sentences
新しい家を建てた。
あたらししいえをたてた。
I built a new house.
駅の前にビルを建てる予定だ。
えきのまえにビルをたてるよていだ。
They plan to build an office building in front of the station.
Usage
Used for buildings and structures, not for abstract creations.
Related words
建物立てる建設