Japanese Conversation · Level 27
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Japanese word
パンク
Pronunciation
Romajipanku
Meaning
- nounflat tire
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Marks a break from the expected state, either when a tire loses its air or when a person or style opposes mainstream conventions.
Common phrases
パンクの応急処置pa n ku no ō kyū sho chi
emergency flat tire repair
タイヤのパンクta i ya no pa n ku
a flat tire
Definition in Japanese
自転車や自動車などのタイヤの空気が抜け、正常に走れなくなること。ji ten sha ya ji dō sha na do no ta i ya no kū ki ga nu ke sei jō ni hashi re na ku na ru ko to
Word origin
The tire meaning derives from English puncture as a shortened Japanese loanword, while the culture meaning derives from English punk.
Usage tips
- In English, punk usually refers to a rebellious music and youth culture, so it does not normally mean a flat tire.
Other meanings
- punknoun
Related words
- パンクするpankusuruget a flat tireverb