N3
こしょう (koshou)
故障
breakdown, failure, malfunction (noun); to break down (する)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a state where a machine, equipment, or device stops working properly. Can be a noun or used with する (故障する) as a verb.
📝 Example Sentences
テレビが故障した。
The TV broke down.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "故障"!
急にパソコンが_______してしまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: パソコンが動かなくなった状態を「故障」と言います。
English: The state where a computer stops working is called a 'malfunction' (koshou).
English: The state where a computer stops working is called a 'malfunction' (koshou).
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