留める

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to cease; to put an end to
2. v1vt
   to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to limit
3. v1vt
   to record (e.g. a fact); to retain

Example sentences

• 日焼け止めを塗りたくないならそれは君の問題だからいいけれど、でも日焼けしたからって僕に不満を言うのは止めてくれよ。

  If you don't want to put on sunscreen, that's your problem. Just don't come complaining to me when you get a sunburn.

• 止めて！あなたは彼女の気分を害してるわ。

  Stop it! You're making her feel uncomfortable!

• 私を批判するのは止めて！

  Stop criticizing me!