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停止
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 停止.
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Entry
1
Intransitive verb
stoppage; coming to a stop; halt; standstill
Examples
列車は滑らかに停止した。
The train came to a smooth stop.
2
Intransitive verb
ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); interruption (e.g. of electricity supply); cutting off
Examples
コンピューター・システムは午後８時に自動的に停止する。
The computer system shuts down automatically at 8pm.
3
suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition; ban
Examples
大統領は憲法を停止し、戒厳令をしきました。
The President suspended the constitution and imposed martial law.
4
ちょうじ only; Archaic
suspension of music, dance, etc. as a sign of mourning for a prominent person
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