Japanese Word · Intermediate
うけとめる
"to catch and stop"
Pronunciation: [ɯ̟ke̞to̞me̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
"to catch and stop"
Example
球を受け止める
(baseball) to field a ball
Practice tips
- Practice うけとめる 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.