What is the Japanese word for stopping something?
How do you say Please Stop in Japanese?
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How would a native Japanese speaker say it.
How would a native Japanese speaker say it.
What is the Japanese word for stopping something?
・やめてください（yamete kudasai）
・やめて（yamete）
“やめてください (yamete kudasai)” is the polite way to say “Please stop” in Japanese. This is appropriate for situations where you want to show respect or politeness, like when speaking to someone you don’t know well or in a formal context. “やめて (yamete)” is a more casual version and is often used among friends or people you are close to.
In more urgent or direct situations, you might also hear just “やめろ (yamero),” which is very informal and can sound quite forceful or commanding. This form should be used cautiously, as it might come across as rude or aggressive, depending on the situation and relationship.