稼 働 中(かどうちゅう)

かどうちゅう

noun

in operation; running; active

1. in operation; running; active

Indicates that a machine, system, factory, or piece of equipment is currently functioning and in use. Commonly seen on status displays and signs.

エレベーターは稼働中(かどうちゅう)です。

The elevator is in operation.

工場(こうじょう)は二十四(にじゅうよ)時間(じかん)稼働中(かどうちゅう)だ。

The factory is running 24 hours.

サーバーが稼働中(かどうちゅう)のため、メンテナンスは来週(らいしゅう)に延期(えんき)する。

Since the server is currently running, maintenance will be postponed to next week.

A compound of 稼働(かどう) (operation, running) and 中(ちゅう) (during, in the middle of). Used as a status indicator for machines, systems, factories, and other operational things. Commonly seen on signs, dashboards, and status displays.

Common collocations

サーバー稼働中(かどうちゅう): server running
工場(こうじょう)稼働中(かどうちゅう): factory in operation
稼働中(かどうちゅう)のシステム: a system in operation
二十四(にじゅうよ)時間(じかん)稼働中(かどうちゅう): running 24 hours

Similar words

運転中(うんてんちゅう): in operation — used for vehicles and machines that "drive" or "run"
営業中(えいぎょうちゅう): open for business — used for shops and restaurants
使用中(しようちゅう): in use — used for restrooms, meeting rooms, etc.

Related Words

Compare: 運転中(うんてんちゅう) (in operation)

Compare: 営業中(えいぎょうちゅう) (open for business)

Compare: 使用中(しようちゅう) (in use)

Compare: 操業中(そうぎょうちゅう) (in operation)

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Added 2026.4.6 23:30 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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