Phrase lesson

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

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The air conditioner isn't working

Answer

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エアコンがうごきません

エアコン が / うごきません

eakon ga / ugokimasen

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use エアコンがうごきません (eakon ga ugokimasen) when your air conditioner does not work. This gives the repair person the main problem immediately.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 が / うごきません
  • Use it when a machine or device does not operate.
  • Good swaps here: エアコン, せんたくき, れいぞうこ.

Core words

  • エアコン: air conditioner.
  • うごきません: does not work / does not move.

Helper words and endings

  • : marks the thing that has the problem.
  • ません: polite negative ending.

Practical note

This does not explain the exact cause. After this, you can add details like whether it will not turn on, makes noise, or only blows warm air.

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