止む

やむ
Alternative writings: 已む, 罷む, 熄む, 歇む
JLPT:N4
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1To cease or stop (of rain, noise, pain, etc.); to come to an end.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

午後には雨が止んで、散歩に行けるようになった。

The rain stopped in the afternoon, so we could go for a walk.

隣の工事の音が急に止んで、部屋が静かになった。

The noise from the construction next door suddenly stopped and the room became quiet.

痛みが完全に止むまで安静にしてください。

Please rest until the pain completely stops.

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