Translation guide
A perforator is a tool or device that creates holes, typically in paper, leather, or other materials. In Japanese, the most common equivalent depends on the context: a hole punch for paper, a perforating tool for crafts, or a medical perforator.
A device for punching holes in paper, usually for binding in a binder.
The most common term for a standard office hole punch. Literally 'hole-opening punch'.
Please punch holes in the documents with the hole punch.
Short for 穴あけパンチ, commonly used in everyday office conversation.
Where's the hole punch?
A formal or technical term for a perforating device, rarely used for office supplies. More common in industrial or medical contexts.
This perforator can be used even on thick paper.
A hand tool for making holes in leather, fabric, or other craft materials, often a punch or awl.
A surgical instrument used to perforate bone or tissue, such as in neurosurgery or obstetrics.
A machine that perforates materials on a large scale, such as in manufacturing or printing.
General term for a perforating machine, used in industrial settings. Note: same reading as 穿孔器 but different kanji (機 for machine vs. 器 for instrument).
This perforating machine can punch holes in 100 sheets of paper per minute.
A direct loanword from English, sometimes used in technical specifications or product names, but not common in everyday Japanese.
The English word 'perforator' is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it is often replaced by more specific terms like 'hole punch' or 'awl'. In Japanese, using 穿孔器 (せんこうき) in a casual office setting would sound overly technical. Stick to 穴あけパンチ or パンチ for office contexts.
You can punch a hole in the belt with this punch.
A traditional Japanese awl that can pierce through many layers of paper or fabric. Literally 'thousand-sheet piercer'. Less common in modern contexts.
You need a Japanese awl for Japanese bookbinding.
The drill used in surgery is extremely precise.
This perforator uses the latest technology.