静止
せいし
seishi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
静止 (せいし (seishi)) means "Rest". The reading is せいし (seishi). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Rest
Also : Stillness · Repose · Standing still · Being stationary
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Example Sentences
彼は身動きもせず静止していた。
かれはみうごきもせずせいししていた。
He remained perfectly still without moving.
画面を静止させてスクリーンショットを撮った。
がめんをせいしさせてすくりーんしょっとをとった。
I froze the screen and took a screenshot.
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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