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停
On'yomi
テイ
TEI
Kun'yomi
と.める・と.まる
tomeru / tomaru
halt · stopping
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and pavilion. Person stopping at pavilion.
Symbolism
Stop, parking, stagnation. Represents stopping.
Component Breakdown
停=
亻亭
person + 亭
Words & Expressions
Words written with 停
停滞ていたいtie-up
停止ていしceasing
停泊ていはくmooring
停電ていでんblackout
停戦ていせんarmistice
停学ていがくsuspension from school
Proverbs & Idioms
停滞は退歩なり
ていたいはたいほなり
Stagnation is regression
Standing still is the same as moving backward
Anime & Manga
時間停止勇者
Time Stop Hero
A well-known work with 停 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 停 mean in Japanese?
停 means halt, stopping.
How do you read 停?
On'yomi: テイ (TEI). Kun'yomi: と.める、と.まる (tomeru, tomaru).
How many strokes does 停 have?
停 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 停 a good kanji for a tattoo?
停 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means halt, stopping. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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