Kanji · N4 · 4 strokes
止 / to stop
Kanji for to stop.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | と.めます、と.まります | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
止 carries the meaning to stop.
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How to write 止
Trace 止 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 止
止めますとめますto stop (something)
止まりますとまりますto stop
中止しますちゅうししますto stop / to suspend / to cancel
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止 in context
ここに車を止めないでください。
ここにくるまをとめないでください。
Please don't park your car here.
急行電車はこの駅に止まりません。
きゅうこうでんしゃはこのえきにとまりません。
The express train doesn't stop at this station.
雨ですから、ハイキングを中止します。
あめですから、はいきんぐをちゅうしします。
It's raining, so we'll cancel the hike.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 止 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
止 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/止
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