N4
やめる (yameru)
辞める
to stop, to quit, to resign
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To cease an action, habit, or occupation. Commonly used for quitting a job (会社を辞める), stopping a bad habit (タバコを辞める), or ending school/club membership (学校を辞める). Distinct from 止める (yameru) which often means to simply halt an action or stop something temporarily.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は先月、会社を辞めました。
He quit his job last month.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "辞める"!
健康のため、タバコを_______つもりです。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: タバコなどの習慣を永続的にやめる場合に「辞める」を使います。
English: 「辞める」is used when permanently quitting a habit like smoking.
English: 「辞める」is used when permanently quitting a habit like smoking.
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