Stop in Japanese
"stop" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "stop". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
止 is to stop moving. 留 is to stay and to detain — stopping in place rather than ceasing. 駐 is to park, to be stationed. 黙 is to stop speaking. Japanese names what stops.
Top pick
stop, halt
Reading: shi
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of footprint. Stopping one's feet.
What it carries
Stop, discontinue, prevent. Represents end of movement.
Related kanji for "stop"
stop
ryuu · dynamic
Combines 'field' (田) with 'stop' (卯), representing staying in one place. Means remaining and preserving.
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chuu
Composed of horse and master. Horse master stopping.
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moku · powerful, peaceful
Composed of black and dog. Black dog.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for stop?
The most common kanji for "stop" is 止, read as shi. It means stop, halt. Related kanji: 留 (stop), 駐 (stop), 黙 (stop).
How many strokes does 止 have?
止 has 4 strokes.