If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for
"Halt", you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for
"Halt"
is "停".
This kanji has 1 reading:
Its onyomi reading is "Tei".
kunyomi readings are based on the pronunciation of native Japanese words, and onyomi readings are based on the Chinese pronunciation of the character.
If you visually breakdown this kanji, you can see is made up of 2 parts:
The radical "亻" means "Person"
. And The kanji "亭" means "Inn" and "Pavilion"
and can be read as "Tei".
Now, let's make sure you understand this kanji the other way around too.
What does the kanji "停" mean in japanese?
"停" means
"Halt"
.
Japanese School Students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while foreigners may learn this kanji in preparation for the JLPT N2 exam.
Here are some words that use this kanji:
停車: "Stop". The Japanese verbal noun '停車 (ていしゃ)' means 'stop' and is specifically used in the context of vehicles, such as trains, buses, or cars, coming to a halt. It is often used in transportation-related contexts. For example: the train stopped at the station「電車が駅に停車した」(でんしゃがえきにていしゃした). The bus will stop here「バスはここで停車します」(バスはここでていしゃします). Note that '停車' is distinct from other words for stopping, as it specifically refers to the stopping of vehicles. バス停: "Bus stop". The Japanese noun 'バス停 (ばすてい)' refers to a 'bus stop', which is a designated place where buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing transportation or giving directions. For example: The bus stop is over there「バス停はあそこです」(ばすていはあそこです). I will meet you at the bus stop「バス停で会いましょう」(ばすていであいましょう). It's important to note that 'バス停' is a compound noun formed by combining 'バス' (bus) and '停' (stop), and it is widely understood in Japanese-speaking regions. 停留所: "Stop". The Japanese noun '停留所 (ていりゅうじょ)' refers to a 'stop', specifically a bus stop or tram stop. It is commonly used in the context of public transportation to indicate where buses or trams halt to pick up or drop off passengers. For example: The bus stop is over there「バスの停留所はあそこです」(ばすのていりゅうじょはあそこです). I will wait at the tram stop「路面電車の停留所で待ちます」(ろめんでんしゃのていりゅうじょでまちます). This word is essential for navigating public transportation systems in Japan. 停電: "Blackout". The Japanese verbal noun '停電 (ていでん)' refers to a 'blackout' or 'power outage'. It describes a situation where the supply of electricity is interrupted, causing a loss of power. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation, news reports, and warnings. For example: There was a blackout last night「昨夜、停電があった」(さくや、ていでんがあった). The blackout lasted for three hours「停電は3時間続いた」(ていでんはさんじかんつづいた). It can also be used in compound phrases like '停電対策 (ていでんたいさく)' (blackout countermeasures). 停止: "Stop". The Japanese verbal noun '停止 (ていし)' means 'stop' or 'halt'. It is commonly used to describe the cessation of movement, activity, or operation. This term is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as machinery, vehicles, or systems. For example: The train came to a stop「電車が停止した」(でんしゃがていしした). The machine stopped due to an error「機械がエラーで停止した」(きかいがエラーでていしした). Additionally, '停止' can also refer to the suspension or discontinuation of services, processes, or functions, as in: The service has been temporarily stopped「サービスが一時停止している」(サービスがいちじていししている). To make really sure you learn this Kanji, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this kanji.
But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.
Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.
This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:
The hiragana "て" is read as "te". And The hiragana "い" is read as "i".