- 停止 — suspension / stop
- 停車 — vehicle stop
- 停電 — power outage
- 停学 — school suspension
- 停戦 — ceasefire
- 停留所 — bus stop
- 停泊 — anchorage
- 停職 — work suspension
The left side uses the radical にんべん (person), indicating action. The right side 亭 can mean pavilion or resting place. Together, 停 suggests a person pausing, stopping, or suspending action.
It appears often in public contexts like transport, electricity, or school operations.
事故のため、電車が 停止しました。
The train stopped due to an accident.
バスは 次の 停留所に 止まります。
The bus stops at the next stop.