How to use 止む (やむ)
Meaning of 止む
The Japanese verb "止む" (やむ, yamu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- To stop: Refers to cessation of an action or event
- Example: 雨が止むまで待ちましょう。
- Translation: Let's wait until the rain stops.
- To cease: Refers to the ending of continuous conditions
- Example: うなり声が突然止んだ。
- Translation: The roaring suddenly ceased.
- To be over: Indicates the completion of a period of time or event
- Example: そのプロジェクトはやっと止んだ。
- Translation: That project has finally come to an end.