LingakuFrequency rank: 2,684. – 2,686.
- to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This meaning conveys the idea of suddenly coming to a stop or pausing, often used when someone halts their movement unexpectedly.
He stopped in his tracks while walking down the street.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] stops at [Place]
He stops at the park
[Person] halts at [Event]
She halts at the accident
[Person] stops out of [Emotion]
He stops in surprise
[Person] pauses at [Time]
She pauses at dusk
[Person] halts due to [Situation]
[Person] stops while pondering [Thought]
He stops while thinking about the future
Generated related terms (experimental)
たちどまる立ち止まる【たちどまる】
To stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still.
あるく歩く【あるく】
To walk; to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
かける駆ける【かける】
To run; to move at a speed faster than a walk, by alternating legs.
とまる留まる【とどまる】
To remain; to stay; to stop at a certain place or state.
やすむ休む【やすむ】
To rest; to take a break or pause from an activity.