Halt in Japanese
"halt" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "halt". The most common choice is shown first.
停View details →
Top pick
halt, stopping
Reading: tei
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of person and pavilion. Person stopping at pavilion.
What it carries
Stop, parking, stagnation. Represents stopping.
Related kanji for "halt"
止Details →留Details →
halt
shi
Shape of footprint. Stopping one's feet.
halt
ryuu · dynamic
Combines 'field' (田) with 'stop' (卯), representing staying in one place. Means remaining and preserving.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for halt?
The most common kanji for "halt" is 停, read as tei. It means halt, stopping. Related kanji: 止 (halt), 留 (halt).
How many strokes does 停 have?
停 has 11 strokes.