改装中(かいそうちゅう)

かいそうちゅう
noun
under renovation; being remodeled; closed for refurbishment
buildingdaily-life
1. under renovation; being remodeled; closed for refurbishment
a state where a building, store, or facility is currently being renovated or remodeled
この店(みせ)は改装中(かいそうちゅう)です。
This store is under renovation.
改装中(かいそうちゅう)のため、しばらく休業(きゅうぎょう)します。
We will be temporarily closed for renovation.
お気(き)に入(い)りのレストランが改装中(かいそうちゅう)で、リニューアルオープンを楽(たの)しみにしている。
My favorite restaurant is under renovation, and I'm looking forward to its reopening.

Composed of 改装(かいそう) (renovation/remodeling) and 中(ちゅう) (during/in the middle of). A very common sign and announcement seen on storefronts and buildings in Japan. The suffix 中(ちゅう) is productive and attaches to many nouns to indicate an ongoing activity (工事中(こうじちゅう), 準備中(じゅんびちゅう), etc.).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 工事中(こうじちゅう): under construction — for building or infrastructure work, not just interior remodeling
  • 準備中(じゅんびちゅう): in preparation — used when a shop is getting ready to open for the day
  • 休業中(きゅうぎょうちゅう): temporarily closed — closed for any reason, not necessarily renovation

Related Words

Compare: 工事中(こうじちゅう) (under construction)
Compare: 準備中(じゅんびちゅう) (in preparation)
Related: 建設中(けんせつちゅう) (under construction)
Compare: 建築中(けんちくちゅう) (under construction (of buildings))
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