世よに立たつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

establish oneself in life; achieve success; reach a high position

Refers to making one's mark in society, often through career or public achievement. Slightly formal and literary.

• 彼かれは若わかくして世よに立たち、有ゆう名めいな作さっ家かになった。

  He established himself in life at a young age and became a famous writer.

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

begin adult life; step out into the world

Focuses on the start of one's independent adult life, such as after graduation or entering the workforce.

• 大だい学がくを卒そつ業ぎょうして、いよいよ世よに立たつ時ときが来きた。

  After graduating from university, the time has finally come to step out into the world.