1. Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb

   1.

   to stand (up); to rise; to get to one's feet; to stand on end (e.g. of hairs)

2. 2.

   to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on)

3. 3.

   to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to take up (a position, post, etc.); to position oneself

Example sentences

• 役に立つはずだ。

  This ought to help.

• 林に竹が目立つ。

  Bamboo stands out in the woods.