Japanese Word · Intermediate
ふみとどまる
to stop oneself from action
Pronunciation: [ɸɯ̟mʲito̞do̞ma̠ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to stop oneself from action
Example
彼はまた踏み留まって勉強するつもりらしかったのです。私は仕方なしに一人で東京を立つ事にしました。
It seemed he intended once again to stay and study. I reluctantly decided to leave Tokyo alone.
Practice tips
- Practice ふみとどまる 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.