Translation guide
How to express 'puncture' in Japanese, covering physical piercing, tire punctures, medical punctures, and figurative deflation.
Expressing the action of piercing or puncturing an object, such as a balloon, container, or surface.
The most common and versatile way to say 'to make a hole' or 'to puncture' something. Literally 'open a hole'.
風船に穴を開けてしまった。
I accidentally punctured the balloon.
To stab or pierce with a sharp object. Emphasizes the action of thrusting into something.
ナイフでタイヤを突き刺した。
He punctured the tire with a knife.
To pierce or sting. Often used for insect stings or needle pricks, but can also mean to puncture with a sharp point.
針で指を刺してしまった。
I pricked my finger with a needle.
Specifically means to cause a flat tire. Used when the result is a deflated tire.
釘がタイヤをパンクさせた。
The nail punctured the tire.
Referring to the hole itself, especially in a tire, container, or surface.
General word for 'hole'. In context, it can mean a puncture hole.
タイヤに穴が開いている。
There's a puncture in the tire.
Specifically a flat tire or the puncture causing it. Very common for bicycle/car tire punctures.
A puncture wound, often from a sharp object. Used in medical or injury contexts.
Referring to a medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the body.
Medical term for puncture or centesis. Used in compound words like 腰椎穿刺 (lumbar puncture).
腰椎穿刺を行います。
We will perform a lumbar puncture.
Expressing the idea of puncturing someone's ego, mood, or a situation.
Idiom meaning to take someone down a peg or deflate their arrogance. Literally 'break someone's nose'.
彼の傲慢な態度を鼻をへし折ってやった。
I punctured his arrogant attitude.
To spoil someone's start or enthusiasm; to puncture their initial momentum.
雨でピクニックの出鼻をくじかれた。
The rain punctured our picnic plans.
To deflate or make something wither. Can be used figuratively for mood or enthusiasm.
彼の一言が私のやる気をしぼませた。
His one remark punctured my motivation.
My bicycle got a puncture.
Blood is coming from the puncture wound.