Stand, Rise
γ(γ€) (tatsu), γ(γ¦γ) (tateru)
Interesting Fact
"The Monk Who Died Standing." The warrior monk "Benkei" is one of Japan's greatest folk heroes. According to legend, he defended a bridge against hundreds of enemies to protect his lord, Minamoto no Yoshitsune. After the battle, the attackers finally approached and discovered something astonishing: Benkei had died from his wounds while still standing. The image became so famous that "Benkei's Standing Death" remains one of Japan's most legendary tales of loyalty and courage.
Memory Trick
Imagine a champion standing proudly on a podium. That's η«, meaning stand.
Readings
Onyomi: γͺγ (ritsu)
Kunyomi: γ(γ€) (tatsu), γ(γ¦γ) (tateru)
Example Words
Example Sentence
γγγ«η«γ£γ¦γγ γγγ
γγ γ« γγ£γ¦ γγ γγγ
koko ni tatte kudasai
Please stand here.