Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Stop, halt

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person running towards a stop sign. As they approach the sign, they abruptly come to a halt, symbolizing the meaning of '止' - to stop or halt.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '止' is a crucial character encountered in JLPT materials, particularly in the N4 level. It is necessary to understand its meanings and readings for both the kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 雨が止んだら、外に出かけましょう。

  Let's go outside once the rain stops.

  あめがやんだら、そとにでかけましょう。

  ame ga yandara, soto ni dekakemashou.

  Pronunciation

• 列車が突然止まった。

  The train suddenly stopped.

  れっしゃがとつぜんとまった。

  ressha ga totsuzen tomatta.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は考え込んで足を止めた。

  He stopped and pondered.

  かれはかんがえこんであしをとめた。

  kare wa kangaekonde ashi o tometa.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '止' is commonly used in words related to stopping or halting.
• Remember the kunyomi 'とめる' which means 'to stop', and 'とまる' which means 'to come to a stop' or 'to stay'.
• Pay attention to compound words using '止' to understand their meanings in different contexts.
• Practicing writing the kanji will help reinforce its stroke order and improve your reading comprehension in the JLPT.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '止' can be found in names like '止田' (Tomita) or '止川' (Togawa). It is commonly used in surnames.