中止
ちゅうし · chuushi (also spelled chushi)
Interruption, discontinuance, suspension, stoppage
- cancellation (of a planned event), calling off
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Example sentences
雨が降っているところを見ると、試合は中止だろう。
あめがふっているところをみると、しあいはちゅうしだろう。
Seeing that it's raining, the match will probably be canceled.
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体育祭は雨で中止になった。
たいいくさいはあめでちゅうしになった。
The sports day was canceled due to rain.
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祭りの主催者から、中止の連絡が来たと聞いて驚いた。
まつりのしゅさいしゃから、ちゅうしのれんらくがきたときいておどろいた。
I was surprised to hear that a notice of cancellation came from the festival organizers.
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What does 中止 mean?
Interruption, discontinuance, suspension, stoppage. It can also mean: cancellation (of a planned event), calling off.
How do you pronounce 中止?
ちゅうし (chuushi). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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