故障
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 故障
1
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
fault; trouble; breakdown; failure; being out of order
Examples
車が故障したので遅れました。
I was late because my car broke down.
2
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
damage (to a part of the body); injury; hurt
3
problem; hitch; obstacle; hindrance
4
objection; protest
Kanji in this Word
故
9 strokes
Frequency: 612
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
happenstance
especially
intentionally
reason
cause
circumstances
the late
therefore
consequently
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆえ
ふる.い
もと
障
14 strokes
Frequency: 742
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
hinder
hurt
harm
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さわ.る
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