JLPT N1 Advanced
止す
「よす」
To stop, quit, or decide against doing something
Readings
Other forms
よします polite
よした past
よして te-form
よせ imperative
よそう volitional
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To stop / decide against
Refers to the decision to discontinue an ongoing action or abandon a planned activity.
Example
雨 が 降って きた から 、 出かける の は よした 。
It started raining, so I decided against going out.
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2 Verb (used as a command/request)
Stop it! / Don't!
Serves as a direct command or emotional plea for someone to immediately end their current behavior.
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