Markdown lesson
How do you say "The water isn't working" in Japanese?
Use this when dealing with your home, landlord, or delivery when something is wrong and you need help.
The water isn't working
トラブル
Use みず が でません (mizu ga demasen) when dealing with your home, landlord, or delivery when something is wrong and you need help. The core reusable pattern is `〜 が / でません`.
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
みずがでません
みず が / でません
mizu ga / demasen
Lesson body
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Quick use
Use みず が でません (mizu ga demasen) when you need to point out the problem fast. It works well before you add extra details, photos, or a repair request.
Chunk or pattern
- Base pattern:
〜 が / でません - Swap the
〜part for the person, place, item, or detail you need.
Helper words and endings
ません: is a polite negative ending.
Practical note
Lead with the problem first, then add the next practical detail: when it started, whether anyone is home, or whether you can send a photo.