Word

立ち往生

たちおうじょう
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Meanings

  1. Noun · Suru verb · Intransitive

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

  2. Noun · Suru verb · Intransitive

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

  3. Noun · Suru verb · Intransitive

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

Other forms
立往生

Kanji in this word

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