Meaning and Usage
「中止」(ちゅうし) means to stop or cancel an event, activity, or process that was planned or ongoing. It is often used in formal or official contexts such as sports games, events, construction, or meetings.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently seen in announcements or notifications when something cannot proceed as scheduled due to external factors like weather, safety, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Collocations and Patterns
- 「中止になる」: to be canceled or stopped (passive result)
- 「中止を知らせる」: to notify about a cancellation
- 「中止を決定する」: to decide to cancel
Register and Nuance
「中止」 is a neutral to formal term, suitable for written and spoken announcements. It implies a definite stop rather than a temporary pause.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 「中止」 with 「延期」 (えんき, postponement). Remember, 「中止」 means cancellation with no rescheduling, while 「延期」 means the event will happen later.