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止

止 — stop, halt

Learn the correct stroke order for 止 (stop), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 24 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.まるtomaru、-ど.まりdomari、と.めるtomeru、-と.めるtomeru、-ど.めdome、とど.めるtodomeru、とど.めtodome、とど.まるtodomaru、や.めるyameru、や.むyamu、-や.むyamu、よ.すyosu、-さ.すsasu、-さ.しsashi
Strokes4
Radical止
Frequency#310
Meaningsstop, halt

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

休止きゅうしpause; suspension; restnoun
禁止きんしprohibition; inhibition; bannoun
止すよすto stop (doing); to cease; to desistverb
止むやむto cease; to stop; to be oververb
制止せいしcontrol; check; restraintnoun
静止せいしstillness; rest; being stationarynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 止 (stop) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 止.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 止 is #310, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

休止きゅうし — pause; suspension; rest
禁止きんし — prohibition; inhibition; ban
止すよす — to stop (doing); to cease; to desist

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 止 have?

The kanji 止 (stop) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 止?

止 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 止 mean?

止 means: stop, halt. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: 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.

What JLPT level is 止?

止 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.