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止
Stop
と(まる) (tomaru), と(める) (tomeru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji 止 appears on Japanese stop signs, which display 止まれ (tomare), meaning 'Stop.' Even tourists quickly learn this kanji while driving in Japan.
Memory Trick
Imagine a red stop sign forcing all cars to halt. That complete stop helps you remember 止 means 'stop.'
Readings
Onyomi: シ (shi)
Kunyomi: と(まる) (tomaru), と(める) (tomeru)
Example Words
止まる
とまる (tomaru)
To stop
止める
とめる (tomeru)
To stop something
中止
ちゅうし (chuushi)
Cancellation
停止
ていし (teishi)
Suspension, stop
Example Sentence
ここで 車を 止めてください。
ここで くるまを とめてください。
koko de kuruma o tomete kudasai
Please stop the car here.