noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
hanging in midair; suspended
Describes a person or object hanging freely in the air, often by a rope or wire. Can be literal or figurative (e.g., a plan left unresolved).
I saw a performance where someone was suspended in midair on the trapeze.
The negotiations remain in limbo.
aerial stunt; midair stunt
Specifically refers to a stunt where a performer is suspended in the air, often in theater or circus. Related to 宙乗り (flying through the air).
See also: 宙乗り
The chūzuri in kabuki is a staging where an actor is suspended in the air.
hung parliament
Common mixed kana-kanji spelling; high frequency in news.
Standard kanji spelling using 吊 (hang).
Rare variant using 釣 (fishing); not standard for this word.
Compound of 宙 (midair) and 吊り (hanging), from the verb 吊る (to hang).