故障

This is the 8623rd most frequent Japanese word.


故障

Breakdown; malfunction; failure.


In this case, '故障' points to the failure of a computer that renders it unusable.

パソコンが故障してしまったので、新しいのを買う必要があります。

Since the computer broke down, I need to buy a new one.


In this sentence, '故障' refers to the mechanical malfunction of the washing machine.

この洗濯機は故障しています。

This washing machine is out of order.


Here, '故障' is used to imply a physical injury affecting a person's ability to perform during the match.

彼の故障が原因で試合に負けた。

We lost the match due to his injury.