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停
停 (readings: てい; Japanese kanji) means “stop / halt”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 停止 (stop / suspension).
What does 停 mean?
| Kanji | 停 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | stop / halt |
| Readings | てい |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 停
停 is read てい depending on the word.
Example words with 停
| Example | 停止 (stop / suspension) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14