Translation guide
How to express 'shutdown' in Japanese, covering system/device shutdowns, business closures, and figurative uses.
Turning off a computer, machine, or system.
Loanword from English, commonly used for computers and electronic devices.
Permanently or temporarily closing a business, factory, or operation.
General term for closure, used for businesses, facilities, or operations.
Stopping an activity, process, or communication abruptly.
To stop or halt something, used for processes, services, or discussions.
政府はそのプログラムを停止した。
The government shut down the program.
パソコンをシャットダウンしてください。
Please shut down the computer.
Literally 'cut the power', used for turning off any device.
作業が終わったら、機械の電源を切ってください。
When you finish work, please shut down the machine.
Formal term for stopping or halting a system, often used in technical contexts.
システムの緊急停止が必要です。
An emergency shutdown of the system is necessary.
工場の閉鎖が発表された。
The shutdown of the factory was announced.
Specifically refers to suspension of operations, often temporary.
事故のため、工場は操業停止になった。
Due to the accident, the factory went into shutdown.
Temporary closure or suspension of business, often for holidays or maintenance.
明日は休業します。
We will be shut down tomorrow.
To terminate or discontinue something, often used for projects or funding.
予算不足でプロジェクトが打ち切られた。
The project was shut down due to budget cuts.
To shut someone up or silence them, used in interpersonal contexts.
Can be rude; use only in informal situations.
彼は反論を黙らせた。
He shut down the counterargument.