How to Say ‘Stood up’ in Japanese
立ち上がった
tachiagatsu ta
[tah-chee-ah-gaht ta]
💬 Usage Tip: [立ち上がる] means 'to stand up.' The past form [立ち上がった] is great for describing a sudden crowd reaction after a dangerous shot.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In exciting matches, even usually calm viewers may jump up together. That group movement is part of the fun of watching soccer in Japan.
Phrase Breakdown
立ち上がっ
tachiagatsu
[tah-chee-ah-gaht]
stood up
The stem of 立ち上がる, meaning to rise to one's feet, often from excitement.
観客が急に立ち上がった。
The spectators suddenly stood up.
た
ta
[ta]
past tense marker
Shows that the action of standing up already happened.
みんな立ち上がった。
Everyone stood up.
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