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止める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 止める.
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1
Esp. 止める, 停める
to stop; to turn off
Examples
その新聞は政府にインフレを止めるように求めた。
The newspaper called for the government to stop inflation.
2
Esp. 止める, 停める
to park
Examples
ここに車を停めるのは違法です。
It's illegal to park your car here.
3
Esp. 止める, 停める
to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to hold back (tears); to hold (one's breath); to relieve (pain)
4
to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade; to forbid; to prohibit
Examples
この文書はあなたのお目にだけ留めていただきたい。
This document is for your eyes only.
5
to notice; to be aware of; to concentrate on; to pay attention to; to remember; to bear in mind
6
Esp. 留める
to fix (in place); to fasten; to tack; to pin; to nail; to button; to staple
Examples
木片は１本の留め木で留めてある。
The wooden pieces are fastened with a peg.
7
Esp. 留める
to detain; to keep in custody
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