立てる

たてる

to stand (something) up, to erect (something)

Also:to thrust into, to make (a noise), to make

What does 立てる mean?

立てる is a Japanese verb meaning to stand (something) up, to erect (something) in English. It can also be translated as to thrust into, to make (a noise), to make depending on context. It is written as 立てる in kanji, たてる in hiragana, and tateru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

バースデーケーキにろうそくを立ててください。

Please put some candles on the birthday cake.

猫が私の手につめを立てた。

The cat dug its claws into my hand.

彼は怒るとよく大声をたてる。

He is liable to shout when angry.