ceasefire in Japanese
ceasefire in Japanese is 休戦, 停戦 — ceasefire means a formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary.
ceasefire in Japanese
休戦
Pronounced: kyuusen
In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).
停戦
Pronounced: teisen
In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).
What does "ceasefire" mean?
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noun A formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary.
"The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire."
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ceasefire in a sentence
- The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire.
- Aid workers rushed in supplies during the brief ceasefire.
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What is "ceasefire" in Japanese?
"ceasefire" in Japanese is 休戦, 停戦. ceasefire means: A formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary.
How do you pronounce 休戦?
"ceasefire" in Japanese is 休戦, pronounced "kyuusen".
How do you use "ceasefire" in a sentence?
Example: "The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire." In Japanese, "ceasefire" is 休戦, 停戦.
Are there other ways to say "ceasefire" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ceasefire": 休戦, 停戦.
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