Still
Standstill, At Rest, Stationary
noun, verbal noun, の adjective
Everything is quiet and stopped. The world is still and everything is at rest.
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.
カナさんの言葉に胸をハッとつかれて、思わず静止してしまいました。
I was startled by what Kana said and couldn't help but stand still for a moment.
これはただの静止画像なのに、びみょうに動いて見える不思ぎな絵です。
This is just a still frame, but it looks like it's moving a little. What an interesting picture.
弓道では、矢を放つ前に、弓を引ききった状態で一瞬静止する必要がありますが、西洋のアーチェリーも同じですか？
In Japanese archery, you need to stand still for a moment with the bowstring fully drawn back before releasing the arrow. Is it the same in Western archery?