yamete kudasai
3 synonyms for yamete kudasai, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Phrase — A Japanese expression meaning "please stop", used to ask someone to stop what they are doing.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
yamero
stop it
please stop
How to use yamete kudasai
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
yamete kudasai, onegai
shouted yamete kudasai
Ordinary polite Japanese, but in English-language internet use it carries strong joke and adult-anime associations. Use with care.
Etymology
From Japanese yamete, the te-form of yameru "to stop", plus kudasai "please".
Full origin of yamete kudasai →Frequently asked questions
What does yamete kudasai mean in English?
It means "please stop". Yamete is the request form of the verb "to stop" and kudasai adds politeness, so the whole phrase is a polite request that someone cease what they are doing.
What is the difference between yamete and yamete kudasai?
Yamete on its own is a plain, casual "stop it", suitable between friends or in a moment of urgency. Adding kudasai makes it polite, roughly "please stop".
Why is yamete kudasai used as a meme?
It is widely quoted from anime and from Japanese adult animation, and English-speaking internet users repeat it as a mock protest for comic effect. Because of that association it can read as crude to Japanese speakers, even though the phrase itself is entirely ordinary.
