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頭立つ (かしらだつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
become the head ; rise to the top
Used when someone becomes the leader or most prominent member of a group, organization, or field. Often implies natural emergence rather than formal appointment.
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She is the leading figure in this field.
Written forms 頭かしら 立だ つ Usage 75%
Standard kanji form for this verb.
かしらだつ Usage 25%
Kana spelling; used when the kanji is not needed or for clarity.
Kanji 頭 head, counter for large animals Similar words 頭かしら になる More common and neutral way to say 'become the head'. 頭立つ has a nuance of naturally standing out as a leader.
先せん 頭とう に 立た つ Means 'to take the lead' in a physical or action-oriented sense, while 頭立つ is about becoming the top person in a hierarchy or field.
Etymology Compound of 頭 (かしら, 'head, leader') and 立つ (たつ, 'to stand, rise'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.
