修理中(しゅうりちゅう)

しゅうりちゅう
noun
under repair; being repaired
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.
エレベーターは修理中(しゅうりちゅう)です。
The elevator is under repair.
修理中(しゅうりちゅう)のため、使用(しよう)できません。
It cannot be used because it is under repair.
パソコンが修理中(しゅうりちゅう)なので、今週(こんしゅう)はスマートフォンで仕事(しごと)をしている。
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 中(ちゅう) (in the middle of, during). The suffix 中(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 の: 修理中(しゅうりちゅう)の車(くるま) (a car under repair).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 修理中(しゅうりちゅう)のため — due to being under repair
  • 現在(げんざい)修理中(しゅうりちゅう) — currently under repair
  • 修理中(しゅうりちゅう)の機器(きき) — equipment under repair

SIMILAR PATTERNS:

  • 工事中(こうじちゅう) — under construction
  • 点検中(てんけんちゅう) — under inspection
  • 調整中(ちょうせいちゅう) — being adjusted; under adjustment
  • 準備中(じゅんびちゅう) — in preparation; not yet open
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