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JLPT N4 Elementary

止む

To cease or stop naturally (e.g., rain, wind, or noise)

Readings

Other forms

止みます polite form
止んだ plain past
止んで te-form
止まない plain negative
やむを得ない set phrase
Intransitive Verb

"To Stop" / "To Cease"

Describes natural phenomena, weather conditions, or ongoing sounds coming to an end on their own.

Example

雨 が 止んだ ら 、 散歩 に 行き ましょう 。

When the rain stops, let's go for a walk.

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止む
やむ
To cease or stop naturally (e.g., rain, wind, or noise)
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