立 — JLPT N5 Kanji | Nihongo Pass

立

JLPT N5

Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)

た.つ、た.ち、た.てる、た.て、たて、たて、た.て、だ.て、だ.てる

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

リツ、リュウ、リットル

Meaning

Stroke Count

5 strokes

Related Vocabulary

立つ To stand 立派（な） Splendid / Fine 役に立つ to be useful, to be of use

📝 How to Remember

With 5 strokes, 「立」is easy to write once you learn the stroke order. Practice writing it 5 times daily until it becomes automatic.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi

「立」has both On-yomi (リツ、リュウ、リットル) and Kun-yomi (た.つ、た.ち、た.てる、た.て、たて、たて、た.て、だ.て、だ.てる). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)

「立」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you read the kanji 「立」?+

On-yomi: リツ、リュウ、リットル. Kun-yomi: た.つ、た.ち、た.てる、た.て、たて、たて、た.て、だ.て、だ.てる.

What does 「立」mean in Japanese?+

「立」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.

How many strokes does 「立」have?+

「立」is written with 5 strokes.

Is 「立」on the JLPT N5?+

Yes, 「立」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.

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