止
stop · halt
Details
Description
Stop - a footprint that goes no further. Halting, and putting an end to something.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of footprint. Stopping one's feet.
Symbolism
Stop, discontinue, prevent. Represents end of movement.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
笑止千万
しょうしせんばん
highly ridiculous; quite absurd
明鏡止水
めいきょうしすい
clear and serene (as a polished mirror and still water)
丁々発止
ちょうちょうはっし
with (the sound of) clashing swords; (arguing) fiercely; heatedly
Proverbs & Idioms
止まない雨はない
やまないあめはない
No rain lasts forever
Difficulties will eventually pass
Anime & Manga
時をかける少女
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Girl with ability to 'stop' time.
時間停止勇者
Time Stop Hero
A well-known work with 止 in its Japanese title.
Games
スーパーホット
SUPERHOT(2016)
Developer: SUPERHOT Team
FPS where time 'stops' when you stop moving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 止 mean in Japanese?
止 means stop, halt. Stop - a footprint that goes no further. Halting, and putting an end to something.
How do you read 止?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: と.まる、-ど.まり、と.める、-と.める、-ど.め、とど.める、とど.め、とど.まる、や.める、や.む、-や.む、よ.す、-さ.す、-さ.し (tomaru, domari, tomeru, tomeru, dome, todomeru, todome, todomaru, yameru, yamu, yamu, yosu, sasu, sashi).
How many strokes does 止 have?
止 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 止 (stop).
Is 止 a good kanji for a tattoo?
止 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stop, halt. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.