ちょう
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
1. stoppage; coming to a stop; halt; standstill
2. ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); interruption (e.g. of electricity supply); cutting off
3. suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition; ban
4. suspension of music, dance, etc. as a sign of mourning for a prominent person
when read as "ちょうじ"
Kanji used
temporary stop
stop
Pitch accent
ちょ
うじ
Examples (12 in total)
The train came to a smooth stop.
If you push the button, the engine will stop.
Didn't you disregard a stop sign?
If you violate the terms of service, your account will be suspended.
They were unanimous that the war should be brought to a halt.
The President suspended the constitution and imposed martial law.
The computer system shuts down automatically at 8pm.
Drivers must stop at the stop line.
At the Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant, all the reactors stopped just after the quake.
This elevator doesn't stop at the second or third floors.
Poland ceased to exist as a nation for 120 years.
Two airplanes, one large and one small, were at rest in the hangar.