用ように立たつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

be useful; be of use; serve a purpose

Used when something or someone proves helpful or functional in a situation. Often appears in the potential form 用に立つ or negative 用に立たない.

• この道どう具ぐは本ほん当とうに用ように立たつ。

  This tool is really useful.

• 彼かれは何なんの用ようにも立たたない。

  He is of no use at all.