止む
やむ
yamu
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 21 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

止む (やむ (yamu)) means "to stop". It is read やむ (yamu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to stop

Also : to cease

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Example Sentences

私は止みます。

わたしはやみます。

I can cease.

まいにち、止みます。

まいにち、やみます。

I like to cease.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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