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

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