建つ (たつ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

建つ (たつ) means to be built / to stand.

See example sentences below.

建つ at a glance

建つ

たつtatsu

N3verb

to be built / to stand

建つたつtatsuN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to be built / to stand

Example 1

新しいビルが駅前に建った。

Translation

A new building was built in front of the station.

Example 2

学校のそばに図書館が建っています。

Translation

There is a library standing near the school.