Japanese Word · Intermediate
消し止める
extinguish, put out
Pronunciation: say 消し止める
Meaning
extinguish, put out
Example
消火器で火を消し止めた。
They put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.
Practice tips
- Practice 消し止める out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.