泊める

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 泊める is read as とめる and can mean “to put up for the night” or “to let stay”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show letting a distant friend stay at home and putting up a traveler for one night.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • This is the transitive verb “let someone stay.” Distinguish it from intransitive 泊まる, where the guest stays.