also: ちょうじ
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
General term for something coming to a stop or being stopped, used for vehicles, machinery, movement, or processes. Can be both intransitive (something stops) and transitive (someone stops something).
電車が緊急停止した。
The train made an emergency stop.
Please stop the engine.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
cessation; suspension; interruption
Used when an activity, service, or supply is halted, often temporarily. Common in contexts like operations, electricity, water, or broadcasting.
工場の操業を停止する。
Suspend factory operations.
停電で電気の供給が停止した。
The electricity supply was cut off due to a power outage.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
suspension (of a license, payment, etc.); prohibition; ban
Refers to an official or formal temporary halt, such as suspending a license, payment, or imposing a ban. Typically transitive.
運転免許の停止処分を受けた。
I received a suspension of my driver's license.
政府はその取引を停止した。
The government suspended the transaction.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
suspension of music and dance as mourning
Only with reading ちょうじ
Archaic term for the suspension of music, dance, and other entertainments as a sign of mourning for a prominent person. Read as ちょうじ.
古くは、天皇の崩御に際して音楽の停止が行われた。
In ancient times, a suspension of music was observed upon the death of an emperor.