state of rest; stationary state; standstill
Refers to a condition where something is not moving or not active. Often used in technical, physical, or metaphorical contexts.
The engine is in a state of rest.
The economy has fallen into a standstill.
停止 is a more common word for 'stop' or 'halt', often used for deliberate or temporary stopping. 静止状態 emphasizes the condition of being motionless or inactive, and is more formal or technical.
Compound of 静止 (seishi, 'stillness, rest') and 状態 (jōtai, 'state, condition').