JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
停 — halt
- Reading
- テイ・と.める・と.まる
- Meaning
- halt; stopping
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
停 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is テイ・と.める・と.まる and it means halt; stopping. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
停 appears in everyday japanese words such as 停滞 (stagnation), 調停 (arbitration) and 停止 (suspension).
Japanese words containing 停
Frequently asked questions
What does 停 mean in Japanese?
停 means halt; stopping in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 停 read?
停 is read テイ・と.める・と.まる. Reading it inside real words — 停滞 and 調停 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 停 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 停 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 停 in a word?
A common word containing 停 is 停滞 (ていたい) — "stagnation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 停 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 停 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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