Translation and Meaning of: 引き止める - hikitomeru

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 引き止める (hikitomeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: hikitomeru

Kana: ひきとめる

Type: verb

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引き止める

Translation / Meaning: to stop; to check; restrict

Meaning in English: to detain;to check;to restrain

Definition: Prevent people or things from moving and keep them in place.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (引き止める) hikitomeru

引き止める is a Japanese word composed of the kanjis 引き (hiki), which means "to pull", and 止める (tomeru), which means "to stop". Together, they form the verb 引き止める (hikitomeru), which can be translated as "to stop someone or something that is moving by pulling it back." This verb is often used in situations where someone tries to prevent another person from leaving a place or stopping doing something. For example, a friend might try to 引き止める (hikitomeru) another friend who is about to leave a party to get him to stay longer.

How to Write in Japanese - (引き止める) hikitomeru

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Verbal conjugation of 引き止める

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 引き止める (hikitomeru)

  • 引き止めた - past
  • 引き止めない - negative/affirmative
  • 引き止めています - present progressive
  • 引き止めること - substantive

Synonyms and Similar - (引き止める) hikitomeru

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

留める; 抑える; 阻む; 妨げる; 捕らえる

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Words containing: 引き止める

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Words with the same pronunciation: ひきとめる hikitomeru

Example Sentences - (引き止める) hikitomeru

Below are some example sentences:

彼女を引き止めるのは難しいです。

Kanojo wo hikitomeru no wa muzukashii desu

It's hard to stop her from leaving.

It's hard to stop her.

  • 彼女 (kanojo) - means "girlfriend"
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 引き止める (hikitomeru) - verb meaning "to stop, prevent, withhold"
  • のは (no wa) - topic particle
  • 難しい (muzukashii) - adjective meaning "difficult"
  • です (desu) - copulative verb that indicates "to be" or "to be"

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Other words of the same type: verb

See other words from our dictionary that are also: verb

描く

Kana: えがく

Romaji: egaku

Translation / Meaning:

to design; to paint; Sketch; portray; to describe

利用

Kana: りよう

Romaji: riyou

Translation / Meaning:

use; use; application

選ぶ

Kana: えらぶ

Romaji: erabu

Translation / Meaning:

to choose; select

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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