機械音痴

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 機械音痴, read きかいおんち, is a colloquial expression for someone who struggles to operate machines or electronic devices.
• Basic usage: It is used when setting up a new device takes time or instructions need to be explained simply.
  • 私は機械音痴で、新しい端末の設定にいつも時間がかかる。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Describing oneself and others
  • 機械音痴 can be used self-deprecatingly, but calling someone else that can suggest a negative judgment of their ability.