止める

verb (ichidan)とめる · tomeru

1. Englishto stop; to turn off

   • その新聞は政府にインフレを止めるように求めた。The newspaper called for the government to stop inflation.

2. Englishto park

   • ここに車を停めるのは違法です。It's illegal to park your car here.

3. Englishto prevent; to suppress (a cough); to hold back (tears); to hold (one's breath)

4. Englishto stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade; to forbid; to prohibit

   • この文書はあなたのお目にだけ留めていただきたい。This document is for your eyes only.

5. Englishto notice; to be aware of; to concentrate on; to pay attention to

6. Englishto fix (in place); to fasten; to tack; to pin

   • 木片は１本の留め木で留めてある。The wooden pieces are fastened with a peg.

7. Englishto detain; to keep in custody

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