1.
interruption; suspension
The act of stopping something temporarily before it is complete.
工事が中断された。
The construction was suspended.
会議を中断する。
To interrupt the meeting.
通信が中断した。
The communication was interrupted.
中断 implies a temporary stop, with potential for resumption.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 中断する: to interrupt, suspend
- 中断される: to be interrupted
- 中断なく: without interruption
SIMILAR:
- 中止: cancellation, stop (more final)
- 休止: pause, suspension (more formal)
- 一時停止: temporary pause
Related Words
Antonym:
再開