Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “ピンと立てる”

ピンと立てる

ピンとたてる

to prick up (e.g. ears); to cock (up); to perk up

Example sentence

The dog pricked up his ears at the sound.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

立
On
りつ;りゅう;りっとる
Kun
た.つ;-た.つ;た.ち-;た.てる;-た.てる;た.て-;たて-;-た.て;-だ.て;-だ.てる
Stroke count
5

・stand up

・rise

・set up

・erect

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