停止
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stoppage; coming to a stop; halt; standstill
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive, Intransitive
stoppage; coming to a stop; halt; standstill- ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); interruption (e.g. of electricity supply); cutting off
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive
suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition; ban
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
- suspension of music, dance, etc. as a sign of mourning for a prominent personArchaic
Example sentences
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The train came to a smooth stop.
そのエレベーターは急停止した。
The elevator came to an abrupt halt.
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Didn't you disregard a stop sign?
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Our train stopped suddenly.
ボタンを押すとエンジンが停止します。
If you push the button, the engine will stop.
More examples (10)
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They were unanimous that the war should be brought to a halt.
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The President suspended the constitution and imposed martial law.
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Poland ceased to exist as a nation for 120 years.
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If you violate the terms of service, your account will be suspended.
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This elevator doesn't stop at the second or third floors.
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Drivers must stop at the stop line.
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As the train came to a halt, all of the passengers wondered what was happening.
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They usually use an anchor to hold a yacht in place.
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The computer system shuts down automatically at 8pm.
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Two airplanes, one large and one small, were at rest in the hangar.