English–Japanese

“flat tire” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajipanku

Example

自転車がパンクしました。ji ten sha ga pa n ku shi ma shi ta

My bicycle has a flat tire.

Illustration for パンク (flat tire)

How to say “flat tire” in Japanese

“Flat tire” in Japanese is パンク (panku).

Marks a break from the expected state, either when a tire loses its air or when a person or style opposes mainstream conventions.

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

Example sentences with パンク

この工具があれば、パンクにもすぐ対応できます。ko no kō gu ga a re ba pa n ku ni mo su gu tai ō de ki ma su

With this tool, you can deal with a flat tire quickly.

Tips for using パンク

  • In English, punk usually refers to a rebellious music and youth culture, so it does not normally mean a flat tire.

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