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synonym Comparative
終点
VS
立ち止まる

Differences Between "終点" and "立ち止まる"

Option A
終点
Meaning
last stop, terminal (of a train/bus line)
Reading
しゅうてん (shuuten)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このバスの終点はどこですか。
Where is the last stop for this bus?
Option B
立ち止まる
Meaning
to stop, to come to a halt
Reading
たちどまる (tachidomaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
信号が赤になったので、自転車を立ち止まらせた。
The traffic light turned red, so I stopped my bicycle.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(last stop, terminal (of a train/bus line))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 終点: The final destination or stop on a public transportation route.
- 立ち止まる: Refers to physically stopping movement or metaphorically pausing one's progress or thoughts. (動きや進展を止めること)
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