停戦

This is the 3115th most frequent Japanese word.

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停戦

Ceasefire.


In this sentence, '停戦' is used as a noun meaning a ceasefire agreement, indicating the cessation of hostilities between opposing parties.

双方は停戦に合意しました。

Both parties agreed to a ceasefire.


Here, '停戦' as a noun refers to the action or state of ceasefire, marking the beginning of peace talks.

停戦が行われた後、会談が始まりました。

After the ceasefire was enacted, discussions began.


In this context, '停戦' is used as a verb inflectedly to express the act of enforcing or entering into a ceasefire.

停戦しない場合、戦争が続く恐れがある。

If there is no ceasefire, there is a possibility that the war will continue.