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Markdown lesson

How do you say "The door won't open" in Japanese?

Use this when dealing with your home, landlord, or delivery when something is wrong and you need help.

The door won't open

トラブル

Use ドアがあきません (doa ga akimasen) when dealing with your home, landlord, or delivery when something is wrong and you need help. The reusable part is `〜 が あきません`.

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

ドアがあきません

ドア が / あきません

doa ga / akimasen

Lesson body

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Quick use

Use ドアがあきません (doa ga akimasen) when dealing with your home, landlord, or delivery when something is wrong and you need help. It helps you move the conversation to the important point quickly.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 が / あきません
  • Replace the part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene.

Core words

  • ドア: door.

Helper words and endings

  • ません: polite negative ending.

Practical note

If the door will not open or close, this is a clear first report before adding details.