(てんけんちゅう)

てんけんちゅう
noun
under inspection
1. under inspection, being checked
A sign or status indicating that equipment, facilities, or systems are currently being inspected or maintained.
エレベーターは点検中(てんけんちゅう)です。
The elevator is under inspection.
点検中(てんけんちゅう)」の(ふだ)がかかっている。
There's an "under inspection" sign hanging.
設備(せつび)点検中(てんけんちゅう)のため使用(しよう)できません。
The facilities are unavailable due to inspection.

Commonly seen on signs in public facilities, elevators, restrooms, and equipment.

RELATED SIGNS:

  • 清掃中(せいそうちゅう): cleaning in progress
  • 工事中(こうじちゅう): under construction
  • 使用禁止(しようきんし): out of service
  • 故障中(こしょうちゅう): out of order