風下に立つ かざしもにたつ Meanings Expression, Godan verb to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be in a weak position (literally: to stand downwind) Kanji 風 wind. Read as かざ. 下 down. Read as しも. 立 stand. Read as たつ. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists