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to stand up
彼は急に立ちました。
He suddenly stood up.
to be erected or established
この塔は100年前に立てられました。
This tower was erected 100 years ago.
to rise (e.g., sun, tide)
朝、太陽が立ちます。
The sun rises in the morning.
to be valid or effective
この法律は来年から立つ。
This law will take effect next year.
'立つ' is a versatile verb with multiple meanings depending on context. Pay attention to the surrounding words to determine the correct interpretation.
Remember that '立つ' is intransitive (e.g., 'I stand up'), while '立てる' is transitive (e.g., 'I erect something').
From Old Japanese 'tatu', meaning to stand or rise.
The verb '立つ' is often used intransitively, while '立てる' is its transitive counterpart.