中止をする

You take the noun 中止 and add をする. This turns 'suspension' into an action. You can say イベントを中止をする. It sounds very intentional. You are the one making the call. If you want to sound more natural, you might say 中止する. But 中止をする emphasizes the act of canceling. It’s great for official announcements or when you want to sound decisive. Just remember to use the particle を to show you are the one doing the stopping.

Use this for big things. Think festivals, baseball games, or school trips. If rain ruins the picnic, that’s 中止. If the lead singer gets sick, the concert is 中止. It works well in business too. If a project loses funding, you 中止をする. It’s the word for 'mission aborted.' It’s perfect for situations where many people are involved and the plan is publicly known.

Don't use this for your hair appointment. Don't use it for a dinner reservation. For those, use the loanword キャンセル. 中止 is for the activity itself. キャンセル is for the booking. Also, don't use it for small personal habits. If you stop smoking, use やめる. 中止 is too grand for your morning coffee. Using it for a date might make you sound like a government official breaking up with someone.

Japan loves its schedules and harmony. A cancellation is a big deal. It often comes with a deep bow and a long apology. When a train is 中止, the whole city feels it. There is a sense of collective disappointment. Because of this, the word feels very serious. It’s not a decision made lightly. It’s often announced with a sense of regret for the 'trouble' caused to others.

You will often hear 中止になる. This means 'it became canceled.' It's useful when you aren't the boss. It sounds like the weather or fate decided. You can also use 一時中止. This means a temporary stop. It’s like hitting pause instead of stop. Use 全面中止 for a total, permanent shutdown of a large project.