止す
よす
yosu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
止す (よす (yosu)) means "to stop (doing)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to stop (doing)
Also : to quit · to cease · to give up
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Example Sentences
タバコを止すのに一年かかった。
たばこをよすのにいちねんかかった。
It took a year to stop smoking.
無理をするのは止した方がいい。
むりをするのはよしたほうがいい。
It is better to stop overexerting yourself.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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