1.
to establish, to found, to set up
To create or establish something significant and lasting, such as a theory, a dynasty, or a new standard. Carries a sense of building something from the ground up with determination.
新しい理論を打ち立てた。
He established a new theory.
彼は独自のスタイルを打ち立てた画家だ。
He is a painter who established his own unique style.
長い戦いの末に、新しい国家を打ち立てた。
After a long struggle, they founded a new nation.
2.
to set (a record), to achieve
To achieve or set a notable record or accomplishment.
世界新記録を打ち立てた。
She set a new world record.
今季最多の得点記録を打ち立てた。
He set the highest scoring record this season.
誰にも破れない記録を打ち立てることが目標だ。
My goal is to set a record that no one can break.
打ち立てる conveys establishing something with force and determination. It is more emphatic than simple 立てる and implies creating something significant or groundbreaking.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
PATTERN:
- 〜を打ち立てる: to establish ~, to set ~
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 記録を打ち立てる: to set a record
- 理論を打ち立てる: to establish a theory
- 王朝を打ち立てる: to found a dynasty
- 基盤を打ち立てる: to establish a foundation
- 地位を打ち立てる: to establish a position
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 確立する: to establish (more formal, abstract)
- 樹立する: to establish (formal; used for records, diplomatic relations)