(しゅうりちゅう)

しゅうりちゅう
noun, no-adjective
under repair; being repaired
daily-life
1. under repair; being repaired; closed for repairs
Indicates that something is currently in the process of being repaired or maintained. Commonly seen on signs and notices.
エレベーター修理中(しゅうりちゅう)です。
The elevator is under repair.
修理中(しゅうりちゅう)ため使用(しよう)できません
It cannot be used because it is under repair.
Since my computer is being repaired, I'm working on my smartphone this week.

A compound of 修理(しゅうり) (repair) and (ちゅう) (in the middle of, during). The suffix (ちゅう) is highly productive and attaches to many nouns to indicate an ongoing state.

Usage

Very commonly seen on signs posted on equipment, facilities, roads, and buildings. Often appears on its own as a sign: 修理中(しゅうりちゅう). Can be used as a no-adjective with : 修理中(しゅうりちゅう)(くるま) (a car under repair).

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