VocabJLPT N5
to come to a stop
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to stop (moving)
  2. 2. to come to a stop
  3. 3. to stop (doing, working, being supplied)
  4. 4. to alight
A verb meaning "to stop" or "to come to a halt." It describes movement ceasing, such as a vehicle stopping, a clock stopping, or a person pausing in place.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Let's stop in front of that shop for a moment.

Sentence 2

"Stop right there!" the teacher said.

Sentence 3

Is that noise seriously still not stopping?!

Sentence 4

Let's stop here for a second and think.

Sentence 5

The car right ahead stopped, so I stopped too.