stand up, rise, set up, erect
立 centers on the idea of being upright and stationary: standing up, rising to one's feet, or setting something up so it stands erect.
to stand (up); to rise; to get to one's feet; to stand on end (e.g. of hairs); to stick up
position; situation
departure; setting off; start
independence; self-reliance; supporting oneself; being on one's own
to be conspicuous; to stand out
formation; establishment; materialization; coming into existence
national; founded and run by the central government
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent; impressive
establishment; founding
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
establishment; settlement
to stand up; to put up; to set up; to erect; to raise
solid body; three-dimensional object
to be helpful; to be useful
private (establishment)
independence; self-reliance
isolation; being alone; being friendless
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location
neutrality
municipal; city
prefectural; managed by a prefectural government
constitutionalism
立 is a pictograph of a person standing on the ground, with the arms extended to the sides for balance. The modern form retains the upright stance.
The shape looks like a person standing firmly on two legs with arms stretched out for balance. Picture someone rising and standing tall: 立 is to stand up.
For リツ, imagine a person standing up and clicking their heels together with a sharp 'rits' sound: rits -> リツ, like a soldier snapping to attention.