Phrase lesson
How do you say "The air conditioner isn't working" in Japanese?
The air conditioner isn't working
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
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
が: 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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