How do you say "I can stop safely" in Japanese?

"I can stop safely" in Japanese is "安全に止められますよ". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘I can stop safely’ in Japanese

Q: What does "安全に止められますよ" mean in English?

"安全に止められますよ" means "I can stop safely" in English. Usage tip: [止められます] is "can stop," built from [止める]. This [〜られます] form is often used to say something is possible, like [入れます] / [入られます] depending on the verb, so here it means the driver is able to stop safely there.

安全に止められますよ

anzen ni tome rare masu yo

[ahn-zen nee toh-meh rah-reh mahss yoh]

💬 Usage Tip: [止められます] is "can stop," built from [止める]. This [〜られます] form is often used to say something is possible, like [入れます] / [入られます] depending on the verb, so here it means the driver is able to stop safely there.

Phrase Breakdown

安全

anzen

[ahn-zen]

safely; safety

Refers to being safe; here it describes stopping the taxi without danger.

Example

安全に止められる場所を探しています。

I am looking for a place where we can stop safely.

に

[nee]

in; with

A particle that can turn a noun into an adverbial expression, as in 'safely.'

Example

安全に降りられる場所があります。

There is a place where you can get out safely.

止め

tome

[toh-meh]

stop

The stem of 止める, meaning to stop a vehicle or bring it to a halt.

Example

ここで車を止めてください。

Please stop the car here.

られ

rare

[rah-reh]

can be; able to

Part of the potential form, showing that something is possible.

Example

ここなら止められます。

We can stop here.

ます

masu

[mahss]

polite verb ending

A polite ending used with verbs in present or non-past form.

Example

少し待てます。

I can wait a little.

よ

[yoh]

you know; assurance

Sentence-ending particle adding reassurance or emphasis to the listener.

Example

大丈夫ですよ。

It's okay, you know.

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