工事中(こうじちゅう)

こうじちゅう
expression, noun
under construction, construction in progress
1. under construction, construction in progress
A sign or notice indicating that construction work is currently taking place.
この道(みち)は工事中(こうじちゅう)です。
This road is under construction.
工事中(こうじちゅう)のため通行止(つうこうど)めになっている。
The road is closed due to construction.
駅(えき)の改札口(かいさつぐち)は工事中(こうじちゅう)で狭(せま)くなっています。
The station ticket gate is narrow due to ongoing construction.

工事中(こうじちゅう) is commonly seen on signs in Japan.

SIMILAR STATUS SIGNS:

  • 清掃中(せいそうちゅう): cleaning in progress
  • 点検中(てんけんちゅう): under inspection
  • 使用中(しようちゅう): in use
  • 故障中(こしょうちゅう): out of order
  • 準備中(じゅんびちゅう): preparing

USAGE NOTE:
The 〜中(ちゅう) suffix indicates an ongoing action or state.

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Added 2026.2.3 11:37 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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