留
と.める
tomeru
JLPT N310 strokesKanjiLevel 28 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
留 is the kanji for "Halt / Stop / Detain". A common reading is と.める (tomeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Halt / Stop / Detain
Also : Halt · Stop · Detain · Fasten
Readings
kunと.める/ tomerukunと.まる/ tomarukunとど.める/ todomerukunとど.まる/ todomarukunるうぶる/ ruuburuonりゅう/ ryuuonる/ ru
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 留 represents 'DETAIN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of detain.
Reading ·
On-reading: りゅう — remember this sound by associating it with detain. Kun-reading: と.める.
Example Sentences
海外留学を経験しました。
かいがいりゅうがくをけいけんしました。
I experienced studying abroad.
留守の間に荷物が届きました。
るすのあいだにもつがとどきました。
A package arrived while I was away.
Vocabulary using 留
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