Phrase lesson

How do you say "The internet isn't working" in Japanese?

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The internet isn't working

Answer

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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

  • : 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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