Vocabulary

What does 故障 (こしょう, koshou) mean?

故障 (こしょう, koshou) means breakdown, malfunction (of a machine).

Quick facts
Reading	こしょう
Romaji	koshou
Part of speech	noun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N4

故障こしょう

N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkoshou

breakdown, malfunction (of a machine)

1noun · suru verb · intransitive fault; trouble; breakdown
2noun · suru verb · transitive damage (to a part of the body); injury; hurt
3noun problem; hitch; obstacle
4noun objection; protest

Example sentences

車(くるま)が故障(こしょう)して、動(うご)きません。
The car broke down and won't move.
エレベーターが故障(こしょう)しています。
The elevator is out of order.

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