Meaning

Primary

To Be Erected

Alternative

To Be Built

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

You know that 建てる is "to build." This is similar to that, but it's the version where you're not doing the building. Something is just getting built. That's why this word is to be erected and to be built. You can recognize that because of the , which tells you that two () guys are building the building while you watch. So you're not doing it, they are, and it's just happening.

Reading

たつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is shared with 建てる, so if you know 建てる then you should be able to read this word as well.

Context

Context Sentences

東京には、新しい高そうビルがぞくぞくと建っています。

New high-rise buildings are being built one after another in Tokyo.

ホワイトハウスに、コウイチのどうぞうが建ちました。

Koichi's bronze statue was erected at the White House.

サーモンと僕は、浜辺の北端に建つ家を買おうと相談してるんですが、ちょっと私達には値段が高いんですよね。

Salmon and I are discussing buying a pre-built home at the north end of the beach, but it’s a little expensive for us.

Kanji Composition