しゃちほこ立だち

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

headstand

Literally 'shachihoko stand', named after the mythical carp-like creature on castle roofs. Refers to a headstand, often with legs straight up like a shachihoko.

See also: 逆立ち (さかだち)

• 子こ供どもがしゃちほこ立だちに挑ちょう戦せんしている。

  The child is trying to do a headstand.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

doing one's best; giving one's all

Figurative use: standing on one's head (working hard) to accomplish something. Often used in the phrase しゃちほこ立ちで頑張る.

• 試し験けんに合ごう格かくするためにしゃちほこ立だちで勉べん強きょうした。

  I studied my hardest to pass the exam.