“Interruption” in Japanese
Short answer
Interruption in Japanese is “横槍” (yokoyari). Full meaning: interruption, interference, butting in.
Other ways to say “Interruption” in Japanese
中断
chuudan interruption, suspension, break
中止
chuushi interruption, discontinuance, suspension, stoppage; cancellation (of a planned event), calling off
茶々
chacha interruption (e.g. of a conversation)
不通
futsuu suspension, interruption, stoppage, tie-up, cessation
途絶
tozetsu stoppage, interruption, cessation, suspension
間断
kandan break in time, interruption, pause
断線
dansen disconnection, interruption, burn-out
途切れ
togire break, pause, interruption, intermission
横やり
yokoyari interruption, interference, butting in
横ヤリ
yokoyari interruption, interference, butting in
茶茶
chacha interruption (e.g. of a conversation)
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