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breakdown, malfunction
A mechanical or technical failure; to break down or stop working properly.
車が故障しました。
My car broke down.
エレベーターが故障中です。
The elevator is out of order.
パソコンが故障したので修理に出しました。
My computer broke down, so I sent it for repair.
故障 refers to mechanical or technical malfunctions. It's commonly used for vehicles, machines, and electronics.
AS A NOUN:
- 故障が起きる: a breakdown occurs
- 故障の原因: cause of the breakdown
- 故障中: out of order (sign)
AS A SURU VERB:
- 車が故障する: the car breaks down
- エレベーターが故障した: the elevator broke down
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 故障を直す/修理する: to repair
- 故障で動かない: not working due to malfunction
COMPARE:
- 故障: mechanical malfunction
- 壊れる: to break (general)
- 不具合: defect, bug (technical)