VocabJLPT N3
cancellation
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. interruption
  2. 2. discontinuance
  3. 3. cancellation (of a planned event)
A noun and verb (する) meaning cancellation or suspension of a planned event or activity. It is used when something that was scheduled is called off, often due to bad weather, safety concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The experiment I stopped halfway through is still running in my head.

Sentence 2

If you sense any danger, don't hesitate — stop what you're doing immediately.

Sentence 3

I literally laughed the second I heard it was canceled!

Sentence 4

Can you really accept it being called off for a reason like that?

Sentence 5

After all that preparation, and now it's canceled — so frustrating!