止める

To stop a moving object or quit an activity.

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Other forms

止めます polite form of とめる

やめます polite form of やめる

停める to stop/park a vehicle

留める to fasten

辞める to quit a job/position

1 Verb (transitive)

To stop (something) / turn off

Indicates the active halting of movement, the flow of a substance, or the operation of a machine.

Example

その角でタクシーを止めてください。

Please stop the taxi at that corner.

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2 Verb (transitive)

To quit / stop (an activity)

Refers to the volitional act of discontinuing an ongoing action, habit, or plan.

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止める

とめる, やめる

To stop a moving object or quit an activity.

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