立ち往生

nounたちおうじょう · tachioujou

1. Englishbeing brought to a standstill; being stranded; getting stuck; stalling

   • 私は病院へ行く途中、交通渋滞にあって立ち往生してしまった。I was held up on my way to the hospital in a traffic jam.

2. Englishbeing stumped; being in a dilemma; stopping in one's tracks; standing speechless

   • フランス語の先生は生徒の質問に立ち往生した。The French teacher was stumped by her student's question.

3. Englishdying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet

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