To remain in a specific location or position without moving onward, often due to a lack of anticipated movement or progression.
To experience a halt or discontinuation of an ongoing action or state, where previous activity ceases abruptly.
To be situated in a fixed position, often referring to living beings resting on a surface, or an object being immobilized.
To be restrained from developing or advancing, resulting in no further progress beyond a certain point.
Example:
そして、電車はキーッという音を立てて止まった。
To continue existing in a certain location or organization without moving or changing one's position, often while maintaining the same status or role.
To reach a conclusion or state where progress halts, resulting in the inability to advance further or meet expectations.
To exist in a particular condition or state for an indefinite period, suggesting unpredictability regarding duration or extent.
Example:
ここにとどまっていても何の得もない。