立ち往生 | Japanese meaning

立ち往生【たちおうじょう】

Frequency rank: 28,411. – 28,645.

Also【たちおうじょう】たちおうじょう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

being brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck; stalling; deadlock

This meaning refers to a situation where progress is halted, often due to an obstacle or an unforeseen circumstance.

The car broke down and I was brought to a standstill.

being stumped; being in a dilemma; stopping in one's tracks; standing speechless

This meaning captures a state of confusion or hesitation, where someone feels unable to make a decision or respond effectively.

I was stumped by the question and couldn't come up with an answer.

dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet

This meaning describes a situation where someone physically remains upright even in death, often used metaphorically to indicate resilience or endurance in adversity.

The warrior died on his feet, continuing to fight.

Example sentences8 results

They were stuck for hours in a traffic jam.

Tatoeba

I was held up on my way to the hospital in a traffic jam.

Tatoeba

立ち往生【たちおうじょう】

Frequency rank: 28,411. – 28,645.

Also【たちおうじょう】たちおうじょう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

being brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck; stalling; deadlock

This meaning refers to a situation where progress is halted, often due to an obstacle or an unforeseen circumstance.

The car broke down and I was brought to a standstill.

being stumped; being in a dilemma; stopping in one's tracks; standing speechless

This meaning captures a state of confusion or hesitation, where someone feels unable to make a decision or respond effectively.

I was stumped by the question and couldn't come up with an answer.

dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet

This meaning describes a situation where someone physically remains upright even in death, often used metaphorically to indicate resilience or endurance in adversity.

The warrior died on his feet, continuing to fight.

Example sentences8 results

They were stuck for hours in a traffic jam.

Tatoeba

I was held up on my way to the hospital in a traffic jam.

Tatoeba

立

N41

意stand up; rise; set up; erect

訓た.つ、-た.つ、た.ち-、た.てる、-た.てる、た.て-、たて-、-た.て、-だ.て、-だ.てる

音リツ、リュウ、リットル

名たち、たっ、たつ、だて、つい

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往

N15

意journey; travel; chase away; let go; going; before; formerly

訓い.く、いにしえ、さき.に、ゆ.く

音オウ

名みち

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生

N51

意life; genuine; birth

訓い.きる、い.かす、い.ける、う.まれる、うま.れる、う.まれ、うまれ、う.む、お.う、は.える、は.やす、き、なま、なま-、な.る、な.す、む.す、-う

音セイ、ショウ

名あさ、いき、いく、いけ、うぶ、うまい、え、おい、ぎゅう、くるみ、ごせ、さ、じょう、すぎ、そ、そう、ちる、なば、にう、にゅう、ふ、み、もう、よい、りゅう

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立ち往生【たちおうじょう】

Frequency rank: 28,411. – 28,645.

Also【たちおうじょう】たちおうじょう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

being brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck; stalling; deadlock

This meaning refers to a situation where progress is halted, often due to an obstacle or an unforeseen circumstance.

The car broke down and I was brought to a standstill.

being stumped; being in a dilemma; stopping in one's tracks; standing speechless

This meaning captures a state of confusion or hesitation, where someone feels unable to make a decision or respond effectively.

I was stumped by the question and couldn't come up with an answer.

dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet

This meaning describes a situation where someone physically remains upright even in death, often used metaphorically to indicate resilience or endurance in adversity.

The warrior died on his feet, continuing to fight.

Example sentences8 results

They were stuck for hours in a traffic jam.

Tatoeba

I was held up on my way to the hospital in a traffic jam.

Tatoeba

立ち往生【たちおうじょう】

Frequency rank: 28,411. – 28,645.

Also【たちおうじょう】たちおうじょう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

being brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck; stalling; deadlock

This meaning refers to a situation where progress is halted, often due to an obstacle or an unforeseen circumstance.

The car broke down and I was brought to a standstill.

being stumped; being in a dilemma; stopping in one's tracks; standing speechless

This meaning captures a state of confusion or hesitation, where someone feels unable to make a decision or respond effectively.

I was stumped by the question and couldn't come up with an answer.

dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet

This meaning describes a situation where someone physically remains upright even in death, often used metaphorically to indicate resilience or endurance in adversity.