Used for the suspension or interruption of a performance, match, or similar event, often due to weather or other external factors. Common in sumo and traditional performing arts contexts.
Today's match was suspended due to rain.
Since the suspension was decided, the spectators will come again tomorrow.
Standard kanji spelling for this term.
Abbreviated kanji form; less common than 入れ掛け.
Compound of 入れ (ire, 'putting in') + 掛け (kake, 'hanging' or 'suspending'). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to the act of temporarily putting a performance or match on hold.