止まる

To stop moving, cease functioning, or perch.

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Other forms

止まります polite form

止まって te-form

止まった past tense

停まる for vehicles stopping

駐まる for vehicles parking

1 Intransitive Verb

To stop moving

Describes a moving entity coming to a complete halt or standstill.

Example

バスがバス停に止まった。

The bus stopped at the bus stop.

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2 Intransitive Verb

To cease / be suspended

Indicates that a function, supply, or continuous action has been interrupted or ceased.

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3 Intransitive Verb

To perch / land on

Refers to a bird, insect, or small animal landing and resting on a specific location.

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止まる

とまる

To stop moving, cease functioning, or perch.

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