呼び止める
Reading: よびとめる
Meaning: to call out to and stop someone
Listen to pronunciation
Example Sentence
友達 を 見つけて 呼び止めた
I spotted my friend and called out to stop them.
Usage Notes
Used when calling out to stop someone who is walking away or passing by.
Master this word on Sottaku!
Join thousands of learners mastering Japanese with our interactive flashcard system.
Start Learning Now