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JLPT N3 Intermediate

立ち止まる

To stop walking and stand still.

Readings

Other forms

立ち止まります polite form
立ち止まった plain past
立ち止まって te-form
立ち止まらない plain negative
Intransitive Verb

To stop" / "To stand still

Refers to the physical act of halting one’s steps to remain stationary while walking.

Example

ショーウィンドウ の 前 で 、 彼女 は ふと 立ち止まった 。

She suddenly stopped in front of the shop window.

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立ち止まる
たちどまる
To stop walking and stand still.
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