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VocabJLPT N3

to stand up

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to stand up
2. to get up
3. to recover
4. to (stand up and) take action

This verb means to stand up from a seated or lying position, or to rise up in a broader sense. It can also be used figuratively to mean starting something new, such as launching a project or recovering from a difficult situation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, did you really need to jump up like that?

Sentence 2

"Then I'll get up too," my friend said.

Sentence 3

On a sleepless night, I got out of bed and opened the window.

Sentence 4

You're so angry you're just going to jump up like that?

Sentence 5

Please stand up from your chair before coming over here.