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用に立つ (ようにたつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

用ように立たつ

Meanings

1

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

be useful; be of use; serve a purpose

Used when something or someone proves helpful or functional in a situation. Often appears in the potential form 用に立つ or negative 用に立たない.

この道どう具ぐは本ほん当とうに用ように立たつ。
This tool is really useful.
彼かれは何なんの用ようにも立たたない。
He is of no use at all.

Written forms

用ように立たつ
Standard kanji spelling for this expression.
ように立たつ
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the meaning is clear from context.

Kanji

用utilize, business, service
立stand up, rise, set up

Similar words

役やくに立たつ
More common and general than 用に立つ. 用に立つ often implies practical utility for a specific task, while 役に立つ is broader.

Etymology

Phrase composed of 用 (use, business) + に (particle) + 立つ (to stand, to be useful). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of noun + に + 立つ to express utility.