How to Say ‘Stop.’ in Japanese
やめて。
yame te
[yah-meh teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [やめて] means 'Stop it.' It feels direct but everyday. Useful when your dog is actively doing something right now.
🇯🇵 In Japan: You’ll hear [やめて] with pets, kids, friends, and even jokingly with adults, so it is a super versatile phrase to recognize.
Phrase Breakdown
やめ
yame
[yah-meh]
stop
From the verb やめる, meaning to stop doing something. Common when telling a dog to quit an action.
やめて、そこにのらないで。
Stop, don't climb up there.
て
te
[teh]
please do; command ending
The て-form ending used to make requests or commands like 'stop' in a softer direct way.
いま、やめて。
Stop now.
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