Translation guide
Describes something that is not moving, or a state of being fixed in place. Covers physical stillness, lack of motion, and fixed positions.
Describing something that is currently still, not in motion.
The most common way to say something is stopped and not moving. Used for vehicles, people, machines, etc.
車が止まっている。
The car is stationary.
彼はじっと止まっていた。
He stood perfectly still.
Literally 'does not move'. Emphasizes the lack of motion. Can be used for objects that are stuck or intentionally kept still.
この機械は動かない。
This machine is stationary.
Formal or technical term for being at rest or stationary. Used in physics, engineering, or written descriptions.
物体は静止している。
The object is stationary.
Describing something that is permanently or temporarily fixed and cannot be moved.
Means 'fixed' or 'secured'. Used for equipment, furniture, or structures that are attached in place.
その机は床に固定されている。
The desk is stationary (fixed to the floor).
Refers to something that is installed or built-in, like a stationary appliance.
据え付けのエアコン
a stationary air conditioner
Warning: 'stationary' is often confused with 'stationery' (paper, pens, etc.). This is a different word.
In English, 'stationary' (not moving) and 'stationery' (writing materials) are homophones but spelled differently. In Japanese, they are completely different words. If you mean writing materials, use 文房具 (ぶんぼうぐ).
Using 文房具 for 'stationary' is a common mistake. Make sure you have the right English word.
文房具を買う。
I buy stationery.
These two English words sound the same but have different meanings. 'Stationary' means not moving. 'Stationery' means writing materials. In Japanese, they are completely unrelated: 止まっている (stationary) vs. 文房具 (stationery). Double-check which one you need.