故こ障しょう中ちゅう

expression

out of order; out of service

Used for machines, equipment, or facilities that are temporarily not working. Often seen on signs or in announcements.

• このエレベーターは故こ障しょう中ちゅうです。

  This elevator is out of order.

• 券けん売ばい機きが故こ障しょう中ちゅうで、切きっ符ぷが買かえなかった。

  The ticket machine was out of service, so I couldn't buy a ticket.