Translation and Meaning of: 止まる - todomaru

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

Romaji: todomaru

Kana: とどまる

Type: verb

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止まる

Translation / Meaning: be limited to

Meaning in English: to be limited to

Definition: Stop advancing in a certain place.

Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (止まる) todomaru

"Tomaru" is a Japanese word that means "to stop" or "to stay still". It is composed of the characters 止 (to stop) and まる (a complete circle). The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the verb was written as 止む (yamu) and meant "to stop doing something". Over time, the character まる was added to emphasize the idea of a complete circle, indicating that something had stopped completely. The word is widely used in Japanese, both in formal and informal contexts, and is often combined with other verbs to form more complex phrases.

How to Write in Japanese - (止まる) todomaru

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Verbal conjugation of 止まる

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 止まる (todomaru)

  • 止まる - Basic shape
  • 止まります - Polite form
  • 止まった - Passed form
  • 止まらない - Negative form
  • 止まれ - Imperative form

Synonyms and Similar - (止まる) todomaru

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:

止める; 中断する; 停止する; 立ち止まる; 鎮まる; 止す

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Words containing: 止まる

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止まる

Kana: とまる

Romaji: tomaru

Translation / Meaning:

to stop

立ち止まる

Kana: たちどまる

Romaji: tachidomaru

Translation / Meaning:

to stop; interrupt; stand still

Words with the same pronunciation: とどまる todomaru

留まる

todomaru

1. to be repaired; 2. To fulfill; stay (in one place)

Example Sentences - (止まる) todomaru

Below are some example sentences:

止まることはできない。

Tomaru koto wa dekinai

I can not stop.

It cannot be stopped.

  • 止まる - to stop
  • こと - thing
  • は - topic particle
  • できない - cannot be done

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Other words of the same type: verb

See other words from our dictionary that are also: verb

開く

Kana: ひらく

Romaji: hiraku

Translation / Meaning:

To open (e.g. a festival)

建つ

Kana: たつ

Romaji: tatsu

Translation / Meaning:

to support; lift; be lifted; move up; be built

変わる

Kana: かわる

Romaji: kawaru

Translation / Meaning:

to change; be transformed; vary; be reviewed; be different; move location

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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