停滞
ていたい
teitai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 92 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
停滞 (ていたい (teitai)) means "Stagnation". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Stagnation
Also : Delay · Congestion · Standstill
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Example Sentences
経済政策の失敗により、その国の発展は長年停滞したままである。
けいざいせいさくのしっぱいにより、そのくにのはってんはながねんていたいしたままである。
Due to failed economic policies, the country's development remained stagnant for years.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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