Ichidan verb, transitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to stop (an activity), to cease, to discontinue, to end, to quit.
  2. to cancel, to abandon, to give up, to abolish, to abstain, to refrain.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
やめる
 
 
止める やめる
 
 
已める やめる
 
 
廃める やめる