立(た)ちくらみ

たちくらみ

noun

dizziness upon standing; head rush

1. dizziness upon standing; lightheadedness when standing up

A brief spell of dizziness or lightheadedness caused by standing up too quickly. Medically related to a sudden drop in blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension).

急(きゅう)に立(た)ったら立(た)ちくらみがした。

I got dizzy when I stood up suddenly.

最近(さいきん)立(た)ちくらみが多(おお)いので病院(びょういん)に行(い)った。

I've been having frequent dizzy spells when standing, so I went to the hospital.

貧血(ひんけつ)ぎみで、お風呂(ふろ)から上(あ)がるときに立(た)ちくらみを起(お)こすことがある。

I tend to be anemic, and sometimes I get lightheaded when getting out of the bath.

A compound of 立(た)つ (to stand) and くらみ (dizziness, from 眩(くら)む). A common everyday health term.

Common collocations

立(た)ちくらみがする (to feel dizzy upon standing)
立(た)ちくらみを起(お)こす (to get a dizzy spell)
立(た)ちくらみが多(おお)い (to frequently get lightheaded)

Usage

Often mentioned in the context of 貧血(ひんけつ) (anemia) or 低血圧(ていけつあつ) (low blood pressure). A very relatable complaint in daily Japanese conversation, especially in hot weather or after bathing.

Related Words

Related: 低血圧(ていけつあつ) (low blood pressure)

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Added 2026.3.3 21:49 · Revised 2026.10.6 3:42

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