立つ
ta-tsu
Steam stands, and so do rumors
The picture Something that was lying flat, or was not there at all, rises upright and catches the eye.
Where the picture shows up in 立つ
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The body goes upright
ここに立って待ってください。
koko ni tatte matte kudasai
Please stand here and wait.
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Rising from below
やかんから湯気が立っています。
yakan kara yuge ga tatte imasu
Steam is rising from the kettle.
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Holding your post
明日は朝から店に立ちます。
ashita wa asa kara mise ni tachi-masu
Tomorrow I am on the shop floor from the morning.
Standing in the shop is how you say you are working that day.
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Usefulness stands upright
役に立つ道具をもらいました。
yaku ni tatsu dōgu o morai-mashita
I was given a tool that really helps.
役に立つ means useful: the usefulness stands up instead of lying flat.
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A rumor rises up
変なうわさが立っています。
hen na uwasa ga tatte imasu
There is a strange rumor going around.