NichiDict

止す

N3
さす
[sasu]
Illustration for 止す

Meanings

1.SuffixGodan

to stop in the midst of; to leave undone

Other Readings

止す」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

雨が降り止した頃に出かけた。

I went out when the rain stopped.

話を途中で止すのは相手に失礼ですよ。

It's rude to stop mid-conversation.

体調が悪くなり彼は仕事を途中で止した

He stopped his work midway.