1.
poor contact; loose connection; faulty connection
An imperfect electrical connection that causes intermittent operation or failure of a device. A common cause of electronic device malfunctions, where a plug, cable, or connector does not make reliable contact.
接触不良で画面が映らない。
The screen doesn't show anything due to a poor connection.
イヤホンの接触不良で片方しか聞こえない。
Due to a loose connection in the earphones, I can only hear from one side.
ケーブルの接触不良が原因だと思うので、別のケーブルで試してみてください。
I think the cause is a faulty cable connection, so please try with a different cable.
USAGE:
A technical term that has become part of everyday vocabulary due to the prevalence of electronic devices. When a device works intermittently or only when a cable is held in a certain position, 接触不良 is usually the suspected cause.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 接触不良が起きる (a poor connection occurs)
- 接触不良を直す (to fix a loose connection)
- 接触不良が原因 (the cause is a poor connection)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 断線: broken wire — a complete break in a cable or wire
- 故障: malfunction — a general term for any breakdown