N2
おもいとどまる (omoitodomaru)
思いとどまる
to reconsider and stop; to think better of it; to restrain oneself from doing something
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies a decision to stop or not proceed with an action one was considering, often due to a change of mind, reflection, or external influence. It means to hold back at the last minute.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は会社を辞めようとしたが、思いとどまった。
He was about to quit the company, but he thought better of it.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "思いとどまる"!
怒りに任せて行動しようとしたが、ぎりぎりで_______た。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 衝動的な行動をやめ、考え直して踏みとどまることを意味する動詞は「思いとどまる」です。
English: 'Omoitodomaru' is a verb meaning to stop an impulsive action, reconsider, and hold back.
English: 'Omoitodomaru' is a verb meaning to stop an impulsive action, reconsider, and hold back.
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