Translation guide
How to express that something stops functioning or a person stops doing their job in Japanese.
To say that a machine, device, or system ceases to operate.
The most common way to say a machine breaks down or stops working. Intransitive verb.
To say that someone quits, retires, or ceases to work.
To quit a job or position. Transitive verb.
To express that something slowly stops working or loses effectiveness.
Used for things like medicine, brakes, or effects that stop being effective.
薬が効かなくなった。
The medicine stopped working.
パソコンが壊れた。
My computer stopped working.
エアコンが壊れている。
The air conditioner is broken.
Literally 'doesn't move', used when a machine won't operate. Intransitive.
車が動かない。
The car won't start.
More formal term for malfunction or breakdown. Often used in technical contexts.
エレベーターが故障しています。
The elevator is out of order.
Common phrase meaning 'to quit working' or 'to stop one's job'.
健康上の理由で仕事をやめた。
I stopped working due to health reasons.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to stop' (moving or functioning).
時計が止まった。
The clock stopped working.