Translation guide
How to express that something has been stopped, ended, or is no longer continuing in Japanese.
To say that someone stops doing something or that an ongoing action/process is halted.
Used for stopping or canceling an event, plan, or ongoing activity. Often implies a temporary or formal halt.
雨のため試合は中止になった。
The game was canceled due to rain.
Casual and common verb meaning 'to stop' or 'to quit' an action. Used for personal decisions.
タバコをやめた。
I quit smoking.
Formal term for stopping or suspending something, often used for services, machines, or official actions.
サービスを一時停止します。
We will temporarily suspend the service.
Pattern for 'stop doing ~'. Attach to verb in dictionary form + の.
彼は急に話すのをやめた。
He suddenly stopped talking.
To indicate that a product line, service, or system is being permanently discontinued.
Formal term for abolition or discontinuation of a system, rule, or service. Often used in official contexts.
その制度は来年廃止される。
That system will be abolished next year.
Specifically means 'end of production' for a product. Common in business and consumer contexts.
このモデルは生産終了となりました。
This model has been discontinued.
Means 'termination' or 'discontinuation', often used for TV shows, projects, or support. Can imply an abrupt end.
To say that something has disappeared or is no longer offered.
Common verb meaning 'to be gone' or 'to disappear'. Used for things that are no longer available or have run out.
この商品はもうなくなった。
This product is no longer available.
Means 'end' or 'termination'. Used for events, sales, or periods.
To express that a regular activity or custom is being stopped.
Same as above, but used for habits. Very natural.
毎朝のジョギングをやめた。
I stopped my morning jogging habit.
Literary/formal word meaning 'to cut off' or 'abstain from'. Used for strong resolutions like quitting alcohol.
酒を断つ。
To give up alcohol.
中止 (ちゅうし) is for canceling events or plans, often temporarily. 停止 (ていし) is for suspending operations or machines. 廃止 (はいし) is for permanently abolishing systems or rules.
The English verb 'discontinue' does not have a single direct equivalent. Use specific Japanese words depending on what is being stopped.
その番組は打ち切りになった。
The show was canceled.
キャンペーンは終了しました。
The campaign has ended.