Compare: 止まる vs 止まる
止まるとどまる
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place)
止まるとまる
to stop (moving); to come to a stop
とどまる止まる
N5CommonGodan verb (ru ending)
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place)
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彼女は独りでここにとどまった。
She stayed here by herself.
彼女は行くかとどまるかを熟考した。
She deliberated over whether to go or stay.
とまる止まる
N5CommonGodan verb (ru ending)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop
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列車はその駅では止まりません。
The train doesn't stop at that station.
自転車はキーと音を立てて止まった。
The bike screeched to a stop.