Translation guide
The English word "whack" has several distinct meanings: hitting something hard, being out of order, an attempt, killing, and slang for masturbation. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for each.
To hit something or someone with a sharp, loud blow.
General verb for hitting, slapping, or striking. Can be used for hitting objects or people.
He whacked the table.
To punch or strike with a fist, usually a person. More violent than 叩く.
He whacked his opponent.
Colloquial verb for hitting or striking, often with a thud. Can be used for hitting objects or people.
He whacked the wall.
To hit, strike, or beat. Often used in set phrases or for hitting with an instrument. Can sound formal or literary.
He whacked the nail.
Describing something that is broken, malfunctioning, or not right.
Literally "condition is bad". A common, natural way to say something is not working properly.
This machine is whack.
Means "out of order" or "broken down". More technical than 調子が悪い.
The AC is whack.
Means "strange" or "not right". Can be used for things that seem off or broken.
To have a go at something; to try doing something.
To kill someone, often used in criminal or gangster contexts.
Slang term for male masturbation.
Do not translate "out of whack" literally. Use 調子が悪い or 故障している instead. There is no direct Japanese equivalent for the phrase "out of whack".
叩く is a general hit/slap, often with an open hand or object. 殴る is a punch with a fist, usually against a person. ぶつ is a casual, thudding hit, often used for hitting inanimate objects or in rough speech.
The TV is out of whack.
Give it a whack!
このパソコン、なんかおかしい。
This computer is kind of whack.
Whack that guy.
Whack the traitor.
I whacked off yesterday.
I'm gonna go whack one out.