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める

usually written using kana aloneIchidan verbverb (generic)transitive verb

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Meanings

  • to stop (an activity), to cease, to discontinue, to end, to quit
  • to cancel, to abandon, to give up, to abolish, to abstain, to refrain

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Example sentences

やめました

I quit smoking.

その仕事しごとやめるつもりです。

I plan to quit that job.

ゲームをやめて勉強べんきょうしなさい。

Stop playing games and study.

彼女かのじょ歌手かしゅになるゆめやめなかった

She did not give up her dream of becoming a singer.

さけやめることは、健康けんこうのためにとても大切たいせつだと医者いしゃわれた。

The doctor told me that quitting alcohol is very important for your health.