点検中(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)」の札(ふだ)がかかっている。
There's an "under inspection" sign hanging.
設備(せつび)が点検中(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.

点検中(てんけんちゅう) is composed of 点検(てんけん) (inspection/checking) + 中(ちゅう) (in progress). It appears on signs when equipment, elevators, restrooms, or facilities are temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or inspection.

THE ～中(ちゅう) PATTERN:

The suffix 中(ちゅう) attaches to action nouns to indicate something is currently in progress. Other common examples:

  • 清掃中(せいそうちゅう): cleaning in progress
  • 工事中(こうじちゅう): under construction
  • 故障中(こしょうちゅう): out of order
  • 準備中(じゅんびちゅう): in preparation
  • 営業中(えいぎょうちゅう): open for business

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 点検中(てんけんちゅう)のため使用(しよう)できません: unavailable due to inspection
  • 「点検中(てんけんちゅう)」の表示(ひょうじ): an "under inspection" notice
  • 定期(ていき)点検中(てんけんちゅう): undergoing regular inspection
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Added 2026.2.6 0:04 · Revised 2026.3.25 15:54
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