Translation guide
How to express that something stops functioning or a person stops doing their job in Japanese.
To say that a machine, device, or system ceases to operate.
The most common way to say a machine breaks down or stops working. Intransitive verb.
To say that someone quits, retires, or ceases to work.
To quit a job or position. Transitive verb.
To express that something slowly stops working or loses effectiveness.
Used for things like medicine, brakes, or effects that stop being effective.
パソコンが壊れた。
My computer stopped working.
The air conditioner is broken.
Literally 'doesn't move', used when a machine won't operate. Intransitive.
The car won't start.
More formal term for malfunction or breakdown. Often used in technical contexts.
The elevator is out of order.
He quit his job.
I want to quit my job.
Common phrase meaning 'to quit working' or 'to stop one's job'.
I stopped working due to health reasons.
The medicine stopped working.