山道で車が故障するとは、とんだ災難だった。
It was a real misfortune that the car broke down on the mountain road.
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This computer is broken, so it cannot be used.
電気系統の故障により、全線で運転を見合わせています。
Operations are suspended on all lines due to a failure in the electrical system.
そのロボットは故障して突然自爆した。
The robot malfunctioned and suddenly self-destructed.
冬の間、家のボイラーが故障して大変だった。
It was tough because the house boiler broke down during the winter.
オフィスの印刷機が故障してしまい、資料が印刷できない。
The office printer broke down, so I cannot print the documents.
故障した船が港まで曳航された。
The broken ship was towed to the harbor.
冬の朝に給湯器が故障してしまい、お湯がでなくて困った。
The water heater broke down on a winter morning, and I was in trouble because there was no hot water.
Usage Notes
Refers to a state where a machine or body part does not function correctly.
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