Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place)
Usually written using kana alone
ここにとどまっていても何の得もない。There is no advantage in staying here. to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
Usually written using kana alonesee 占める
Also written 留まる【とどまる】、停まる【とどまる】