停止

ていし
Alternative readings: ちょうじ
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

A stoppage or coming to a standstill; when movement or operation (e.g. traffic, machinery) stops.

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Examples

バスが故障して駅前で停止した。

The bus broke down and came to a stop in front of the station.

緊急ブレーキをかけたため車が急停止した。

Because the emergency brake was applied, the car made an abrupt stop.

信号の故障で交差点の交通が停止している。

Traffic at the intersection is at a standstill due to a signal malfunction.

2

Cessation or suspension of activity or service; an interruption (e.g., power outage, suspension of operations).

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Examples

台風の影響で鉄道が一時停止した。

Due to the typhoon, railway services were temporarily suspended.

送電の停止により工場の生産が止まった。

A power outage caused the factory's production to stop.

新システム導入のため、窓口業務を停止します。

Because of the new system implementation, counter services will be suspended.

3

Suspension (of payment, a license, etc.); a temporary prohibition or ban imposed as a penalty or administrative measure.

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Examples

飲酒運転で運転免許が三ヶ月停止された。

His driver's license was suspended for three months for drunk driving.

会社は契約違反により支払いを停止した。

The company stopped payments due to a breach of contract.

法令違反で店は営業停止処分を受けた。

The shop received a suspension of business operations for violating regulations.

4

Archaic: suspension of music, dance, etc. as a sign of mourning for a prominent person (obsolete usage).

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Examples

殿が崩御したとき、城中は音楽の停止が行われた。

When the lord passed away, music in the castle was suspended.

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