Translation of Japanese word "止まる" to English
止まる
とまる
[tomaru]
IPA: /to̞maɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo cease moving.
How to use
止まる (tomaru) — 'to stop (intransitive)'. Group 1. バスが止まる — the bus stops. Transitive: 止める (tomeru) — to stop something.
🇬🇧 English
to stop
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 止まる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とまる
Romaji Transcription: tomaru
Example Sentences
電車は駅に止まる。
でんしゃはえきにとまる。
The train stops at the station.
雨が止まるまで待ってください。
あめがとまるまでまってください。
Please wait until the rain stops.
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Common phrases
- バスが止まる— the bus stops
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Frequency rank: #302 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "止まる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "止まる" means "to stop" in English.
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The word "止まる" is read as "とまる" (tomaru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when a train arrives at a station or when it rains.".
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