English–Japanese

“suspension” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūdan

Example

安全のため、作業を中断します。an zen no ta me sa gyō o chū dan shi ma su

We will suspend the work for safety.

Illustration for 中断 (suspension)

How to say “suspension” in Japanese

“Suspension” in Japanese is 中断 (chūdan).

Describes stopping an ongoing activity or process before it reaches its end, usually with the possibility of resuming it.

Full entry for 中断: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 中断

担当者は短い中断の後、説明を続けました。tan tō sha wa mijika i chū dan no ato setsu mei o tsuzu ke ma shi ta

The person in charge continued the explanation after a short interruption.

Tips for using 中断

  • In Japanese notices, 中断 (chūdan) commonly marks a temporary stop in a service or process, so it sounds more formal than a personal pause.

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