立 means “stand”

たつ · tatsu

Also: stand up, rise, set up, erect

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

たつ, たち-, たてる, たて-

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

リツ, リュウ, リットル

JLPT N5 · Taught in grade 1 · 5 strokes

The story

A person standing firmly on the ground, feet planted: to stand is the first act of determination.

Used in 立つ (tatsu, to stand) and 立派 (rippa, splendid)

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