Moji Ninja止 — stop
止 means “stop”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 4 strokes. On'yomi: シ (shi). Kun'yomi: と(まる) (tomaru), や(める) (yameru). You'll see it in words such as 止まる (tomaru, “to stop”).
止
- Meaning
- stop
- On'yomi
- シ (shi)
- Kun'yomi
- と(まる) (tomaru), や(める) (yameru)
- Strokes
- 4
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Moving
How to remember 止
A footprint planted firmly on the ground: stop.
Parts: It is a simple shape with no smaller parts.
Words with 止
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 止まる | とまる tomaru kun | to stop |
| 止める | とめる tomeru kun | to stop (something) |
| 止む | やむ yamu kun | to cease; to stop |
Example sentences
- バスが止まりました。
The bus stopped. - ガスを止めなさい。
Turn off the gas.