ichidan verb, transitive verb
hammer into place; drive in
Literal sense of hammering something into a fixed position, such as a nail or stake.
大工が杭を地面に打ち止めた。
The carpenter hammered the stake into the ground.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for concluding a performance, show, or event, often with a decisive finish. The reading うちどめる is also possible for this sense.
歌手は最後の曲でコンサートを打ち止めた。
The singer ended the concert with the final song.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Refers to killing with a weapon, especially in a decisive or final manner. Often used in historical or dramatic contexts.
侍は一太刀で敵を打ち止めた。
The samurai cut down the enemy with a single stroke.