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synonym Comparative
故障
VS
失敗

Differences Between "故障" and "失敗"

Option A
故障
Meaning
breakdown, failure, malfunction
Reading
こしょう (koshou)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
昨日、車のエンジンが故障した。
Yesterday, my car's engine broke down.
Option B
失敗
Meaning
failure, mistake
Reading
しっぱい (shippai)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
テストで失敗してしまった。
I failed the test.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(breakdown, failure, malfunction)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 故障: A noun (or する verb) referring to a mechanical or electrical failure. (機械や電化製品などがうまく動かなくなる状態を表す名詞、または動詞。)
- 失敗: A noun (or する verb) meaning not achieving a goal or making an error. Opposite of 成功 (seikou). (目標が達成できないこと、または間違いを犯すことを表す名詞、または動詞。「成功」の反対語。)
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