立ち往生

たちおうじょう

being brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck; stalling

Common word Also written 立往生

Meanings

  1. Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive

    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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