止める
N4とどめる
留める停める
[todomeru]
Definitions
1.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to cease; to put an end to
2.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to limit
3.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
Other Readings
「止める」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
涙を止めることができなかった。
I couldn't stop my tears.
この話は心に止めておいて。
Keep this story in your heart.
足を止めて美しい景色を見た。
I stopped walking and looked at the scenery.