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上に立つ (うえにたつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, godan verb (-tsu)
be in a leading position ; be in charge
Describes someone who is at the top of a group or organization, guiding or managing others. Often used in contexts of leadership, supervision, or responsibility.
せき
任にん
を
感かん
じ
て
いる
。
As someone in charge of the organization, I feel responsible.
Similar words 率ひき いる 率いる means 'to lead' a group directly, often with a nuance of commanding or spearheading. 上に立つ is more about being in a superior or overseeing position, not necessarily actively commanding.
責せき 任にん 者しゃ 責任者 is a noun meaning 'person in charge' or 'responsible person'. 上に立つ is a verb phrase describing the state or action of being in that position.
Etymology Compound of 上 (うえ, 'above') + に (particle) + 立つ (たつ, 'to stand'). Literally 'to stand above', used idiomatically for being in a superior or leading position.
