Phrase lesson
How do you say "The internet isn't working" in Japanese?
The internet isn't working
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
インターネットがつながりません
インターネット が / つながりません
intaanetto ga / tsunagarimasen
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use インターネットがつながりません (intaanetto ga tsunagarimasen) when reporting an internet connection problem to a landlord, management company, or provider.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 が / つながりません - Use this when something cannot connect.
- Useful swaps here:
Wi-Fiが,スマホが,パソコンが.
Core words
インターネット: internet.つながりません: does not connect.
Helper words and endings
が: marks the thing with the problem.ません: makes the verb negative.
Practical note
This phrase says the connection itself is the problem. If only one device has the issue, name that device too.
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