How to Say ‘The shower doesn’t work.’ in Japanese
シャワーもだめです。
shawaa mo dame desu
[shah-wah moh dah-meh deh-soo]
💬 Usage Tip: Use this after another item: [お風呂もだめです。シャワーもだめです。]
🇯🇵 In Japan: If multiple fixtures fail, landlords often arrange a [業者さん] visit quickly because it’s likely a central system problem.
Phrase Breakdown
シャワー
shawaa
[shah-wah]
shower
Noun. Useful to specify that the shower is also unusable/not working.
シャワーもだめです。
The shower doesn’t work either.
も
mo
[moh]
also; too
Particle meaning “also.” Indicates multiple locations are affected (bath and shower).
シャワーもだめです。
The shower also doesn’t work.
だめ
dame
[dah-meh]
not working; no good
In this situation: “not functioning / unusable.”
シャワーもだめです。
The shower doesn’t work either.
です
desu
[deh-soo]
is (polite)
Polite ending. Keeps your explanation courteous.
シャワーもだめです。
The shower doesn’t work either.
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