1. to stop; to turn off
esp. 止める, 停める
しかし、ドアはわずか数センチ開いただけで動きを止める。However, the door stops moving after opening only a few centimeters.
2. to park
esp. 止める, 停める
校庭のすぐそばの道路に止められている車が視界に入ってくる。A car parked on the road right next to the schoolyard comes into view.
3. to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to hold back (tears); to hold (one's breath); to relieve (pain)
esp. 止める, 停める
4. to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade; to forbid; to prohibit
5. to notice; to be aware of; to concentrate on; to pay attention to; to remember; to bear in mind
6. to fix (in place); to fasten; to tack; to pin; to nail; to button; to staple
esp. 留める
7. to detain; to keep in custody
esp. 留める