活動休止
katsudō kyūshi
The Japanese word for hiatus is 活動休止 (katsudō kyūshi).
活動休止 is most commonly used when celebrities, musicians or groups announce a temporary break from their professional activities.
Meaning: interruption, break or pause (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This term is composed of 活動 (katsudō), meaning 'activity' and 休止 (kyūshi), meaning 'suspension' or 'pause'.
Which one should you use?
You can use 活動休止中 to express that someone is currently on hiatus by adding the suffix 中 (chū). Additionally, 中断 (chūdan) refers more specifically to a formal interruption or suspension.
How does it change in a sentence?
By adding the suffix 中 to the phrase, you create the meaning 'currently on hiatus'.
How do you pronounce it?
katsudō kyūshi
Did you know?
- The character 休 in 活動休止 is composed of the radicals for 'person' and 'tree', visually depicting a person leaning against a tree to take a rest.
- In the Japanese entertainment industry, 活動休止 is often used as a polite euphemism to signal a temporary departure without explicitly stating the reason, such as a scandal or illness.
- In the world of manga, the term 休載 (kyūsai) is used specifically for a manga hiatus. While 活動休止 refers to the person's activity, 休載 refers to the suspension of the publication itself.
Examples in context
- ご迷惑をおかけしておりますが、プロジェクトは一時的な休止状態に入ります。We apologize for the inconvenience, but the project will enter a temporary state of hiatus.
- 大会は天候の悪化のため、中断されました。The tournament was suspended due to worsening weather conditions.
- 彼は活動休止を発表しました。Kare wa katsudō kyūshi o happyō shimashita.He announced a hiatus in his activities.
- このバンドは活動休止中です。Kono bando wa katsudō kyūshi chū desu.This band is on hiatus.
- 活動休止の理由は不明です。Katsudō kyūshi no riyū wa fumei desu.The reason for the hiatus is unknown.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a famous musician in a cafe.
- 結衣 Yuiあの歌手、活動休止したんですって。Ano kashu, katsudō kyūshi shitan desu tte.I heard that singer went on hiatus.
- 蓮 Ren本当ですか？残念ですね。Hontō desu ka? Zannen desu ne.Really? That's a shame.
- 結衣 Yui蓮さんは、いつ戻ってくると思いますか？Ren-san wa, itsu modotte kuru to omoimasu ka?Ren, when do you think he will return?
- 蓮 Ren来年には活動を再開するはずですよ。Rainen ni wa katsudō o saikai suru hazu desu yo.He should resume his activities next year.
