そそり立たつ

godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb

rise steeply; tower; soar

Describes something, such as a mountain, building, or cliff, that stands tall and steep, often with a dramatic or imposing appearance.

• 目めの前まえに険けわしい山やまがそそり立たっていた。

  A steep mountain towered before my eyes.

• 高こう層そうビルが空そらに向むかってそそり立たっている。

  Skyscrapers soar toward the sky.