Japanese symbol for “ceasefire”
停戦
ていせん
Romaji: teisen
armistice; ceasefire
In Japanese, ceasefire is 停戦, read ていせん (teisen).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vi, vs armistice; ceasefire
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “ceasefire”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 一時休戦 | いちじきゅうせん ichijikyuusen | temporary truce; ceasefire |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 停止 | ていし teishi | stoppage; coming to a stop; halt |
| 停電 | ていでん teiden | power outage; power failure; power cut |
| 調停 | ちょうてい choutei | mediation; arbitration; intervention |
| 停滞 | ていたい teitai | stagnation; tie-up; standstill |
| 停車 | ていしゃ teisha | stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop |
| 戦争 | せんそう sensou | war |
| 戦い | たたかい tatakai | battle; war; fight |
| 作戦 | さくせん sakusen | tactics; strategy |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ceasefire”.
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