不通

不通

"不通" means "disruption" or "interruption," often referring to blocked communication or impassable routes.

Describes a situation where transportation or communication routes are disrupted or blocked.

この道路は昨夜の雪で不通になりました。

This road became impassable due to last night's snow.

Refers to a situation where communication channels are interrupted.

電話が不通で、連絡が取れません。

The phone line is down, and I cannot make contact.

Used metaphorically to indicate a lack of communication or contact between individuals.

彼とは長い間不通だったが、最近また連絡が取れました。

I hadn’t been in contact with him for a long time, but recently I managed to reconnect.