“Calling off” in Japanese
Short answer
Calling off in Japanese is “破算” (hasan). Full meaning: starting afresh, going back to square one, abandoning (e.g. a plan), calling off; clearing an abacus.
Other ways to say “Calling off” in Japanese
中止
chuushi interruption, discontinuance, suspension, stoppage; cancellation (of a planned event), calling off
ご破算
gohasan starting afresh, going back to square one, abandoning (e.g. a plan), calling off; clearing an abacus
解除
kaijo termination (of a contract), cancellation, rescinding, rescission; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.), removal, release (from obligations), cancellation (of a warning, alert, etc.), calling off (e.g. a strike), releasing (a lock)
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