Translation guide
The act of deciding that an event, reservation, or agreement will not happen. In Japanese, the most common word is キャンセル (kyanseru), but other terms are used for formal cancellations, legal annulments, or stopping ongoing services.
I need to cancel my reservation.
The event was canceled.
To cancel something you had arranged, like a hotel booking, a restaurant reservation, or an online order.
The most common and versatile word for cancellation in everyday life. It is a loanword from English and is used for reservations, orders, appointments, etc.
I'd like to cancel my hotel reservation.
A native Japanese word meaning cancellation or revocation. It is slightly more formal than キャンセル and is often used in official contexts, such as canceling a contract or a transaction.
Used for canceling or calling off an event, especially due to unforeseen circumstances like bad weather. It implies stopping something that was planned or in progress.
To officially cancel a contract, agreement, or legal status.
Refers to the cancellation or termination of a contract, agreement, or restriction. It is a formal term used in legal and business contexts.
To stop a recurring service like a membership, magazine, or utility.
To invalidate a stamp or mark by marking over it.
Refers to a postmark or cancellation mark on a stamp. It is a noun; the act of canceling a stamp is often expressed with the verb 押す (to stamp).
キャンセル is the most common and casual. 取り消し is more formal and often used for official cancellations. 中止 is used when an event or plan is called off, especially due to external factors.
The flight was canceled.
Can I cancel my order?
予約の取り消しは前日までにお願いします。
Please cancel your reservation by the day before.
The game was canceled due to rain.
To cancel the contract, a written document is required.
Means annulment or revocation, often used for treaties, agreements, or legal decisions. It carries a stronger sense of nullification.
The annulment of the treaty was announced.
Specifically used for canceling a subscription, contract, or ongoing service (e.g., phone plan, gym membership).
I'd like to cancel my gym membership.
Please tell me the procedure to cancel my internet contract.
The stamp has been postmarked.
Orders cannot be canceled.
The sports day was canceled due to a typhoon.
While キャンセル is widely understood, for formal contracts or legal agreements, use 解除 or 解約 to sound natural and precise.