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際立つ (きわだつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
stand out ; be prominent ; be conspicuous
Describes something that is noticeably different from its surroundings, often in a positive or striking way. Used for people, qualities, features, or achievements.
この 絵え は 色しき 彩さい の 鮮あざ やか さ が 際きわ 立だ つ 。
The vividness of the colors stands out in this painting.
Written forms 際きわ 立だ つ Usage 75%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency in news and general use.
きわだつ Usage 18%
際きわ だつ Usage 8%
search-only kanji form
Search-only kanji form; not a standard spelling.
Etymology Compound of 際 (kiwa, 'edge, verge') + 立つ (tatsu, 'to stand'). Literally 'to stand at the edge', implying standing out from the rest.
