Translation guide
How to express that something is hanging, temporarily stopped, or formally excluded, depending on the intended meaning.
Describing an object that is physically hanging or dangling from a support.
Describes something hanging loosely, often with a sense of dangling. Common for objects like bags, signs, or fruit.
A lamp is suspended from the ceiling.
Passive form of 吊るす (to hang). Emphasizes that someone hung it there. Used for items like hammocks, laundry, or decorations.
A hammock is suspended from a tree.
Literally 'in mid-air hanging'. Used for dramatic or precarious situations, like a person or object dangling in the air.
The car is suspended over the cliff.
Indicating that an activity, service, or process is halted for a period.
Used when something is interrupted or suspended with the expectation of resuming. Common for events, work, or services.
Construction is suspended due to bad weather.
Indicates a halt or suspension, often by an authority or system. Used for accounts, services, or operations.
Implies a temporary suspension or pause, often for maintenance or rest. Used for machines, lines, or services.
Referring to a person being officially barred from attending school or work as a punishment.
Specifically for students suspended from school. The most natural term in educational contexts.
He is suspended from school for fighting.
Used for employees suspended from work, often as a disciplinary measure.
A formal term for being under suspension or house arrest, often used in traditional contexts like sumo or corporate punishment.
The sumo wrestler is suspended.
Describing particles or substances floating evenly in a fluid.
The English 'be suspended' covers many distinct concepts. Using a single Japanese word for all cases will sound unnatural. Choose the option that matches your specific meaning.
His account has been suspended.
This line is currently suspended.
She is suspended from work for misconduct.
Fine particles are suspended in the air.