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[てい()·でん()]
teiden
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 停電

noun, suru verb
  1. power outage; electricity outage; blackout; failure of electricity supply

Definition and Synonyms for 停電

Power Outage equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails
Synonyms: 停電

Meanings for each kanji in 停電

» halt; stopping
» electricity

Categories 停電 is a member of

Equipment Failure a cessation of normal operation
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Sample Sentences for 停電

The company went after its No. 1 customer gripe: power outages.
All hospitals are equipped with a spare generator in case of a power outage.
The electricity failed during the storm.
The storm knocked out power.
The fire and power outage resulted in a shortened workday at some exchanges in Manhattan's financial district.

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