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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
Other forms
立ち開かる 【たちはだかる】
Notes
立ち開かる: Irregular kanji usage.

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