Vocabulary What does 留まる (とまる, tomaru) mean? 留まる (とまる, tomaru) means stop; perch, stay put. Quick factsReadingとまるRomajitomaruLevel (estimated, JLPT framework)N2 留まるとまるN2 · estimated, JLPT frameworktomarustop; perch, stay putExample sentences鳥(とり)が枝(えだ)に留(と)まっている。A bird is perched on a branch.目(め)に留(と)まる看板(かんばん)があった。There was a signboard that caught my eye.Kanji in this word留stay, remain; keep, retain