English–Japanese

“breakdown” in Japanese

Japanese

Also故障 (koshō) · 内訳 (uchiwake)

Pronunciation

Romajibunkai

Example

問題を分解して考えます。mon dai o bun kai shi te kanga e ma su

I break the problem down and think about it.

Illustration for 分解 (breakdown)

How to say “breakdown” in Japanese

“Breakdown” in Japanese is 分解 (bunkai).

It separates a complex whole into smaller parts for closer examination or clearer understanding.

Full entry for 分解: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 分解

この作業には機械の分解が必要です。ko no sa gyō ni wa ki kai no bun kai ga hitsu yō de su

This task requires disassembly of the machine.

Tips for using 分解

  • In everyday conversation, 分解して考える (bunkai shite kangaeru) is used for topics as well as objects, linking physical separation with step-by-step analysis.

Other Japanese words for “breakdown”

テレビが故障しています。te re bi ga ko shō shi te i ma su

The TV is broken.

費用の内訳を確認します。hi yō no uchi wake o kaku nin shi ma su

I check the breakdown of the expenses.

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