Translation guide
Ways to express that something shows or signals an error, problem, or malfunction in Japanese.
To say that a device, system, or signal shows that an error has occurred.
Common compound noun meaning 'error display' or 'error indication'. Used for screens, lights, or messages that show an error.
Verb phrase meaning 'to indicate an error'. More formal or technical than エラー表示.
このランプはエラーを示しています。
This lamp indicates an error.
Means 'to notify of an abnormality'. Used when a system alerts about a problem, not necessarily a specific error code.
センサーが異常を知らせた。
The sensor indicated an abnormality.
Specifically 'malfunction indication' or 'fault display'. Used for hardware failures.
プリンターに故障表示が出ている。
The printer is showing a fault indication.
Referring to the actual message or signal that communicates an error.
画面にエラー表示が出た。
An error indication appeared on the screen.
Standard term for 'error message'.
エラーメッセージが表示された。
An error message was displayed.
Means 'warning' or 'alert'. Can be used for error indications that serve as warnings.
システムが警告を発した。
The system issued a warning.