ζ’
Stop
γ¨(γΎγ) (tomaru), γ¨(γγ) (tomeru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji ζ’ appears on Japanese stop signs, which display ζ’γΎγ (tomare), meaning 'Stop.' Even tourists quickly learn this kanji while driving in Japan.
Memory Trick
Imagine a red stop sign forcing all cars to halt. That complete stop helps you remember ζ’ means 'stop.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ· (shi)
Kunyomi: γ¨(γΎγ) (tomaru), γ¨(γγ) (tomeru)
Example Words
ζ’γΎγ
γ¨γΎγ (tomaru)
To stop
ζ’γγ
γ¨γγ (tomeru)
To stop something
δΈζ’
γ‘γ
γγ (chuushi)
Cancellation
εζ’
γ¦γγ (teishi)
Suspension, stop
Example Sentence
γγγ§ θ»γ ζ’γγ¦γγ γγγ
γγγ§ γγγΎγ γ¨γγ¦γγ γγγ
koko de kuruma o tomete kudasai
Please stop the car here.