1.
to stand still, to linger, to stand quietly in one place
To stand motionless in a place, often with a sense of contemplation, solitude, or quiet presence. A literary and evocative word.
窓辺に佇む。
To stand quietly by the window.
彼女は雨の中で佇んでいた。
She was standing still in the rain.
古いお寺の前に佇んで、静かな時間を過ごした。
I stood quietly in front of the old temple and spent some peaceful time.
CONJUGATION: 佇む is a godan verb (む row). Te-form: 佇んで.
USAGE: A literary, somewhat poetic word that evokes a quiet, still image. More expressive than simply 立つ (to stand). Often used in novels, poetry, and descriptive writing to create atmosphere.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 窓辺に佇む (to stand by the window)
- 佇まい (appearance, bearing, atmosphere of a place)
RELATED: The noun 佇まい means the overall appearance, atmosphere, or bearing of a place or person, and is very commonly used.