Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out), to block the way.
  2. to stand in the way (e.g. of progress), to obstruct.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
 
立ちはだかる たちはだかる
 
 
 
立ち開かる たちはだかる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

stand up, rise, set up
た.つ リツ たつ (1st, N4)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
grass, straw, herbs
to divide
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)