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VocabJLPT N2

stop

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. stop

This katakana word is borrowed from English and means to stop or halt something. It is used as both a noun and a command, often in everyday situations such as stopping a vehicle, a machine, or an action.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Can you stop with that joke right now?

Sentence 2

My knee started hurting mid-run and I had to stop dead!

Sentence 3

The plans changed, so I had no choice but to stop all the travel planning.

Sentence 4

"Freeze right there!" the director shouted.

Sentence 5

Given the high risk, we will be stopping the investment.