noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
dormancy; quiescence; diapause
Used for biological dormancy (seeds, insects, animals) and metaphorical inactivity (organizations, projects). Diapause is a specific biological term.
この植物は冬の間、休眠状態に入る。
This plant enters a dormant state during winter.
そのプロジェクト
The project is dormant due to lack of funds.