Translation guide
A guide to expressing 'blowout' in Japanese, covering meanings like a tire burst, a decisive victory, a sale, and more.
When a tire suddenly bursts or goes flat while driving.
The most common term for a tire blowout, borrowed from English 'burst'.
I had a tire blowout on the highway.
Generally means a flat tire or puncture, but can be used for a blowout in casual speech.
The tire blew out and I couldn't move.
Literally 'the tire bursts', more formal or descriptive.
The tire burst while driving.
A one-sided win in sports, games, or competitions.
Means a crushing victory or landslide win, commonly used in sports and elections.
Our team won in a blowout.
To win by a large margin, a more literal phrase.
They won by a blowout.
A one-sided game/match, often used to describe a blowout.
Yesterday's game was a blowout.
A big sale where items are sold at very low prices, often to clear stock.
A big sale or promotional event, similar to a blowout sale.
The department store is having a blowout sale.
A clearance sale to get rid of stock, often used for blowout sales.
I got it cheap at the blowout sale.
Bargain sale, can imply a blowout but is more general.
A hairstyling technique where hair is dried and styled to be smooth and voluminous.
An uncontrolled release of oil or gas from a well.
When an animal sheds a large amount of fur at once, often seasonally.
The English word 'blowout' covers many unrelated concepts. Always choose the Japanese term based on the specific meaning you intend. Using a direct loanword like ブローアウト may not be understood outside of beauty or technical contexts.
バーゲンでたくさん買った。
I bought a lot at the blowout.