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[た(立)·ち·おう(往)·じょう(生)]
tachioujou
noun, suru verb

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[たち(立)·おう(往)·じょう(生)]
tachioujou
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English Meaning(s) for 立ち往生

noun, suru verb
  1. being brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck; stalling; deadlock
  2. being stumped; being in a dilemma; stopping in one's tracks; standing speechless
  3. dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
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Definition and Synonyms for 立ち往生

Standstill an interruption of normal activity
Synonyms: 停止, 立ち往生, 行き詰まり, 行き詰まる
Dead End a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
Synonyms: デッドロック, 手詰まり, こう着状態, 立ち往生, 膠着, 行き当たり, 行き当たる, 行き止まり, 行き詰まり, 行き詰まる, 袋小路

Meanings for each kanji in 立ち往生

» stand up; rise; set up; erect
» journey; chase away; let go; going; travel
» life; genuine; birth

Categories 立ち往生 is a member of

Stop the event of something ending
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Situation a complex or critical or unusual difficulty
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Sample Sentences for 立ち往生

They were stuck for hours in a traffic jam.
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I was held up on my way to the hospital in a traffic jam.
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