How to Say ‘Can stand (polite)’ in Japanese
立てます
tate masu
[tah-teh mah-su]
💬 Usage Tip: If you want to sound extra professional: [長い時間立っていられます] (“I can stay standing for a long time”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Showing you understand sustained tasks (not just momentary standing) matches real caregiving demands.
Phrase Breakdown
立て
tate
[tah-teh]
can stand (on one’s feet)
Potential form stem of 立つ → 立てる (“can stand”). Used to express capability in interviews (e.g., 長い時間、立てます).
私は長い時間立てるので、夜勤も対応できます。
Because I can stand for a long time, I can also handle night shifts.
ます
masu
[mah-su]
(polite verb ending)
Polite ending attached to the verb stem to make polite speech (ます-form). Essential in interviews to sound professional.
面接では丁寧に話しますし、長い時間立てます。
In interviews I speak politely, and I can stand for long periods.
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