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立ち去る

tachi saru
verb★Intermediate— to leave
formalinformal

To leave a place, often abruptly or with strong emotion.

彼女は何も言わずに立ち去った。

She left without saying anything.

彼は争いを避けて立ち去った。

He left to avoid the argument.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe someone leaving a place with a strong emotional state, such as anger or disappointment.

Collocations

怒って立ち去るto leave angrily静かに立ち去るto leave quietly

Synonyms

去る立ち退く去っていく

Antonyms

来る残る戻る

Related Phrases

立ち去るphrase
to leave
立ち去るようにphrase
as if to leave

💡Pro Tip

Emotional Context

This phrase often carries emotional weight, so it's important to consider the context when using it.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage in Formal Contexts

In formal contexts, this phrase can be used to describe someone leaving a meeting or event with a sense of finality.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is composed of '立ち' (standing up) and '去る' (to leave), indicating the physical action of standing up and leaving a place.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe someone leaving a place, often with a sense of finality or emotion.

Word Breakdown

立ち
standing up
root
+
去る
to leave
root
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