Phrase lesson

How do you say "It needs to be repaired" in Japanese?

Home修理

It needs to be repaired

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

しゅうりがひつようです

しゅうり が / ひつよう です

shuuri ga / hitsuyou desu

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use しゅうりがひつようです (shuuri ga hitsuyou desu) when something needs repair and you want to state that clearly.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 が / ひつよう です
  • Use it when something is necessary.
  • Good swaps here: しゅうり, かくにん, こうかん.

Core words

  • しゅうり: repair.
  • ひつよう: necessary.

Helper words and endings

  • : marks what is necessary.
  • です: makes the line polite.

Practical note

This sounds more like a report than a request. If you want them to act, follow with なおしてもらえますか.

Keep going

Move between scene practice and phrase detail

Practice this line in context, or jump back to the top page and pick another real-life scene.