運休

• Reading: うんきゅう
• Romaji: unkyuu
• Kanji breakdown: 運 (un) — carry, operate; 休 (kyū) — rest, suspend
• Pronunciation: /ɯɴ.kjɯː/

Meaning

Suspension of service; cancellation of a transportation service.

A transportation term meaning a train, bus, or flight service is temporarily not running. Distinct from 廃止 (permanent discontinuation). Very common in daily life when weather, maintenance, or incidents disrupt services. Often heard in station announcements and news bulletins.

Examples

1. 台風の影響で電車が運休になった。 Trains were suspended due to the typhoon.
2. この路線は土日に一部運休する場合がある。 Some services on this line may be suspended on weekends.
3. 大雪のため新幹線が終日運休した。 Due to heavy snow, the shinkansen was suspended for the entire day.

Usage Guide

Context: transportation, weather, daily commute

Tone: informational

Origin & History

Compound of 運 (un, operate/carry) + 休 (kyū, rest/stop). Literally 'operation rest' — when a transport service takes a rest from running.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal