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奮い立つ (ふるいたつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
cheer up ; be encouraged ; be in high spirits
Describes a person's spirit or motivation rising, often in response to encouragement, a challenge, or a stirring event. Intransitive; the subject is the person whose spirits are lifted.
See also: 勇み立つ
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Encouraged by my friend's words, I decided to give it another try.
Written forms 奮ふる い 立た つ Usage 74%
Standard kanji spelling; common in news and writing.
ふるい 立た つ Usage 9%
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ふるいたつ Usage 8%
奮ふる いたつ Usage 7%
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奮ふる い 起た つ Usage 1%
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 起つ is an older variant of 立つ.
Kanji 奮 stirred up, be invigorated, flourish Similar words 勇いさ み 立た つ Similar meaning of being stirred up or eager, but 勇み立つ emphasizes a more active, forward-rushing enthusiasm, while 奮い立つ focuses on inner spirits being lifted.
Etymology Compound of 奮い (continuative form of 奮う 'to stir up, rouse') + 立つ 'to stand, rise'. Literally 'to stand up stirred', referring to one's spirits rising.
