Meaning

Primary

Suspension

Alternative

Pause

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A stop that's just a rest (aka not permanent) isn't a straight up stop. You're planning on continuing again. That's why this is a suspension, or a pause.

This is a fairly formal word, and it's often used when an activity or a service is temporarily suspended. For example, you could use it to talk about a pop band going on a hiatus or a machine suspending its operation.

Reading

きゅうし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 休止モード

    pause mode

    休止アカウント

    a suspended account

    休止ボタン

    the pause button

Context Sentences

しばらく、このクラスは休止です。

This class will be on hiatus for a while.

人気のロックバンドの休止のニュースが目に入った。

News of the popular rock band's hiatus came to my attention.

わたしのファーストキスは休止中のエレベーターの中だったんです。

My first kiss happened in an elevator that was stuck.

Kanji Composition