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休戦する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 休戦する | 休戦しない |
| Polite | 休戦します | 休戦しません |
| Past polite | 休戦しました | 休戦しませんでした |
| Past | 休戦した | 休戦しなかった |
| Te-form | 休戦して | 休戦しないで |
| Desire | 休戦したい | 休戦したくない |
| Potential | 休戦できる | 休戦できない |
| Passive | 休戦される | 休戦されない |
| Causative | 休戦させる | 休戦させない |
| Causative passive | 休戦させられる | 休戦させられない |
| Volitional | 休戦しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 休戦しましょう | |
| Imperative | 休戦しろ | 休戦するな |
| Conditional | 休戦すれば | 休戦しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 休戦したら | 休戦しなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
cease-fire; truce; armistice
Refers to a temporary or formal suspension of hostilities. Often used in military, diplomatic, or competitive contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to agree to a cease-fire' or 'to call a truce'.
The two countries signed a cease-fire agreement.
After fierce fighting, they temporarily agreed to a truce.
Usage patterns
- 〈相手〉と休戦するto call a truce with someone
The two countries agreed to a ceasefire.
- 休戦を呼びかけるto call for a ceasefire
The UN called on both sides for a ceasefire.
- 休戦が成立するa ceasefire is reached
After long negotiations, a ceasefire was reached.
- 休戦を破るto break a truce
The rebels broke the truce and resumed their attack.
- 休戦に応じるto agree to a ceasefire
The government decided to agree to a ceasefire.