Lingaku止める【とめる】
Frequency rank: 322.
- to stop; to turn offesp. 止める, 停める
- to parkesp. 止める, 停める
- to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to hold back (tears); to hold (one's breath); to relieve (pain)esp. 止める, 停める
- to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade; to forbid; to prohibit
- to notice; to be aware of; to concentrate on; to pay attention to; to remember; to bear in mindsee also 目を留める and 気に留める
- to fix (in place); to fasten; to tack; to pin; to nail; to button; to stapleesp. 留める
- to detain; to keep in custodyesp. 留める
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used when referring to halting an action, a vehicle, or a device.
Generated: This meaning specifies the action of leaving a vehicle in a designated area temporarily.
Generated: This usage relates to stopping an action or feeling, such as preventing something from happening or controlling physical reactions.
Generated: This meaning indicates the act of preventing another person from taking a certain action, whether through persuasion or authority.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes awareness or attentiveness to something, often requiring mental focus.
Generated: This usage involves securing an object firmly in a required position or manner.
Generated: This meaning refers to holding someone against their will or to prevent their release.
I was detained by the police.
Example sentences395 results
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.