Translation guide
An armistice is a formal agreement to stop fighting, usually temporary, to allow for peace negotiations. In Japanese, the most common term is 休戦 (kyuusen), but there are also more formal or specific terms.
To refer to a temporary suspension of hostilities by mutual agreement.
The most common and general term for armistice or truce. Used in both historical and modern contexts.
The two countries agreed to an armistice.
An armistice agreement was concluded.
Literally 'stop fighting', often used interchangeably with 休戦, but can imply a more immediate cessation of hostilities rather than a formal agreement.
To refer to a formal, often written, agreement to end fighting, especially in historical or diplomatic contexts.
To refer to a temporary pause in fighting, sometimes informal or localized.
Both mean cessation of hostilities. 休戦 (kyuusen) often implies a formal, mutual agreement, while 停戦 (teisen) can be a more general 'stop fighting' and may be used for unilateral ceasefires or demands. In practice, they overlap significantly.
armistice negotiations
ceasefire monitoring group
When referring to the armistice that ended World War I, 休戦協定 (kyuusen kyoutei) is the standard term. The date November 11, 1918 is often called 休戦記念日 (Armistice Day).
The armistice was signed at 5 a.m.
They declared an armistice.
停戦を求める声が高まっている。
Calls for a ceasefire are growing.
The ceasefire agreement was broken.
Peace negotiations took place during the armistice period.