JLPT N3 Intermediate
故障
Mechanical breakdown, failure, or physical ailment.
Readings
Other forms
故障する verb
故障します polite verb
故障した past tense
故障中 out of order
1 Noun, Suru verb
Breakdown / Out of order
Describes a malfunction or defect in machinery that prevents it from operating normally.
Example
車 の 故障 で 、 会議 に 遅れて しまい ました 。
I was late for the meeting because my car broke down.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Physical Ailment / Problem
Refers to a functional disorder or physical hindrance affecting a specific part of the body.
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