歯が立つ

はがたつ

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to be within one's capabilities (usu. in the negative) See also: 歯が立たない (はがたたない).
2. to be easy to chew (usu. in the negative) See also: 歯が立たない (はがたたない).

Kanji

• 歯 tooth. Read as は.
• 立 stand. Read as たつ.

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