止まる
Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place) (Usually kana)
2. to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for (Usually kana)
Other spellings
留まるとどまる
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
とどまる
Examples48
ここ
There is no advantage in staying here.
私
I didn't go but stayed.
君
There is no need for you to stay here.
君
You had far better stay here.
行こう
You are free to go or to stay.
行く
You may go or stay at will.