経つ
たつ
tatsu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
経つ (たつ (tatsu)) means "to pass (of time)". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to pass (of time)
Also : to go by · to elapse
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Example Sentences
時間が経つのは早い。
じかんがたつのははやい。
Time passes quickly.
数年が経つのは早い。
すうねんがたつのははやい。
Several years pass quickly.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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