What does 中止 mean?
中止 is a Japanese noun meaning “suspension, stoppage, discontinuance” in English. It can also be translated as “cancellation (of a planned event)” depending on context. It is written as 中止 in kanji, ちゅうし in hiragana, and chuushi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
暴風雨のため道路工事が中止された。
Work on the road was suspended because of the storm.
今日予定の会合は中止になりました。
Today's meeting has been canceled.