Emergency · Japanese
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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
やめて
Romanization
Yamete
Pronunciation
yah-meh-teh
When to use it
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
やめて — a direct sentence to repeat until someone understands for "stop".
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FAQ
You say "やめて" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Yamete", and a simple pronunciation cue is "yah-meh-teh".
This entry is marked as casual. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "yah-meh-teh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Yamete".
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.