Translation guide
Expresses the state of not moving, staying in one place, or being fixed. Covers physical stillness, lack of motion, and abstract fixedness.
Describing a person, animal, or object that is not moving at all.
The most direct and common word for 'stillness' or 'being stationary.' Used for objects, machines, or formal descriptions of lack of motion.
Describing someone or something that remains in the same spot, not traveling or relocating.
Literally 'stay in that place.' Natural for describing remaining at a location without moving away.
Describing something that does not change, such as a number, status, or condition.
Means 'fixed' or 'stationary' in an abstract sense, like a fixed price or unchanging state.
English 'stationary' is often translated as a verb phrase like 動かない (doesn't move) or 静止している (is still) rather than a single adjective. Avoid literal translations like ステーショナリー, which means 'stationery' (writing materials).
The elevator is stationary.
The plain negative form of 'to move.' Very common in everyday speech to say something isn't moving.
The cat isn't moving at all.
Means 'staying still' or 'keeping motionless,' often for a person or animal consciously not moving.
I'm taking a picture, so please stay still.
Means 'halt' or 'suspension.' Used for machines, vehicles, or processes that have stopped, often temporarily.
The engine stopped (and is now stationary).
He stayed put (remained stationary).
Means 'being without moving,' emphasizing the state of not changing location.
The car was stationary there.
Means 'stagnation' or 'being stuck.' Often used for traffic, water, or abstract things like negotiations.
Traffic is stationary (at a standstill).
The price is fixed (stationary).
Simply means 'doesn't change.' Common in everyday speech for anything that remains the same.
The situation remains stationary (unchanged).