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止
止 (readings: し, と, や; Japanese kanji) means “to stop”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 中止 (cancellation).
What does 止 mean?
| Kanji | 止 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to stop |
| Readings | し, と, や |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 止
止 is read し or と or や depending on the word.
Example words with 止
| Example | 中止 (cancellation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14