Meaning of 立てる in Japanese

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Definition of 立てる

  1. (v1, vt) to stand up; to put up; to set up; to erect; to raise
  2. to thrust into; to bury into; to dig into

    彼は怒るとよく大声をたてる。
    He is liable to shout when angry.

  3. to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to raise (a cloud of dust, etc.); to cause

    猫が私の手につめを立てた。
    The cat dug its claws into my hand.

  4. to make; to establish; to set up; to develop; to formulate
  5. to put up (a political candidate); to make (one's leader)
  6. to treat with respect; to give (someone) their due; to make (someone) look good; to avoid embarrassing (someone)
  7. to sharpen; to make clear
  8. to shut; to close →Related words: 閉てる
  9. to make tea (macha); to perform the tea ceremony →Related words: 点てる
  10. to divide by
  11. (suf, v1) to do ... vigorously

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