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止める

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent

JLPT N4 common word Also written

Meaning

  1. v1vt
    to stop; to turn off
  2. v1vt
    to park
  3. v1vt
    to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to hold back (tears); to hold (one's breath); to relieve (pain)
  4. v1vt
    to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade; to forbid; to prohibit
  5. v1vt
    to notice; to be aware of; to concentrate on; to pay attention to; to remember; to bear in mind
  6. v1vt
    to fix (in place); to fasten; to tack; to pin; to nail; to button; to staple
  7. v1vt
    to detain; to keep in custody
  8. v1vt
    to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to end; to quit
  9. v1vt
    to cancel; to abandon; to give up; to abolish; to abstain; to refrain

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