How to say "Cancel" in Japanese

When translating "cancel" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 取り消す and 中止する. In Japanese, 取り消す (とりけす (torikesu)) is typically associated with "to cancel; to retract; to withdraw; to revoke" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to officially cancelling reservations, retracting statements/promises, or revoking licenses. Often used as 予約を取り消す or 発言を取り消す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To retract! "I want to retract my statement from earlier where I said I didn't mind you talking to other girls, Haruka-san! Actually, it made me extremely jealous!" ...っ! T-To retract your statement due to jealousy! B-Baka! Why do you make such embarrassing retractions?! But... since you are so jealous, I suppose... I will also retract my statement of 'I don't care about you' and snuggle close! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『とりけす（取り消す）わよ！『ハルカ部長、「あんたなんかどうでもいい」ってさっき言った冷たい台詞、今すぐその発言を取り消しなさい！本当は私のこと大好きなんでしょ？』って…っ！発言の取り消し命令！バカ！/// 核心を突くようなツッコミするんじゃないの！…わかったわよ！取り消すから、早く私を抱きしめて私の心の火消しをしなさい！』. On the other hand, 中止する (ちゅうしする (chuushi suru)) maps to "to cancel, to call off" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents 計画、イベント、試合など、予定されていたことを取りやめる際に使われます。通常、何らかの理由で実行できなくなった場合です。/ Used when an scheduled event, plan, or activity is called off or stopped, often due to unforeseen circumstances.. A literal translation of "cancel" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!