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止
stop · halt · cease
N4On: しKun: と、や
Memory Aid
The kanji originally depicted a foot, symbolizing stopping or standing still.
'To' — like a TOE, which stops you from going forward.
Vocabulary
止まるとまるto stop (intransitive), to come to a halt
止めるとめるto stop (transitive), to park
中止ちゅうしsuspension, cancellation
止むやむto stop (of natural phenomena like rain)
Example Sentences
電車が駅に止まる。
The train stops at the station.
ここに車を止めてください。
Please stop/park your car here.
雨が止んだ。
The rain stopped.
会社は工事を一時中止した。
The company temporarily suspended the construction.