止

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This kanji means come to a stop or bring to a stop.

on readings:
  • shi
kun readings:
  • to
examples:
足止め ashidome keep indoors, confinement
波止場 hatoba wharf, pier
禁止 kinshi prohibition
口止め料 kuchidomeryō hush money
休止 kyūshi pause, suspension
霜止出苗 Shimo yamite nae izuru April 25 - 29
終止 shūshi termination
止まる tomaru come to a stop
止める tomeru bring to a stop
通行止め tsūkōdome Road Closed

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Last ∆ on 1 March 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.