1.
suspension, discontinuation, cancellation
Stopping an activity or event that was planned or in progress.
計画を中止する。
Cancel the plan.
雨で試合が中止になった。
The game was canceled due to rain.
イベントは台風の影響で中止となりました。
The event has been canceled due to the typhoon.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 中止: Cancellation, stopping something (often permanent or indefinite)
- 中断: Interruption, temporary suspension (implies resumption later)
- 延期: Postponement (rescheduled for later)
- 取り消し: Cancellation, withdrawal (often for reservations, orders)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜が中止になる (~ is/gets canceled)
- 〜を中止する (to cancel ~)
- 中止のお知らせ (cancellation notice)
Related Words
Contrast:
延期 (postponement)