引き止める
ひきとめる
hikitomeru
verbVocabularyLevel 68 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

引き止める (ひきとめる (hikitomeru)) means "to stop". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to stop

Also : to check · to detain · to prevent · to restrain · to hold back

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 引き止める (ひきとめる) means 'to keep back'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to keep back.

Example Sentences

まいにち、引き止めます。

まいにち、ひきとめます。

I like to stop.

私は引き止めます。

わたしはひきとめます。

I can stop.

Kanji in this word

引
Tug / Pull / Jerk
Kunひ.く、ひ.き、び.き
Onいん
JLPT N3
止
Stop
Kunと.まる、ど.まり、と.める
Onし
JLPT N4

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