パンチ
panchi[pã̠ɲ̟t͡ɕi]
In Japanese, 'punch' is translated as パンチ (panchi).
パンチ is used to refer to a strike with one's fist. Additionally, the related verb パンチする means to use a punch to create a hole.
Meaning: a hit or a strike with one's fist (noun)
Which one should you use?
While パンチ is the standard term, the term グーパン is also used, though it is specifically a playful term used among friends and younger generations.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
panchi
Did you know?
- In Japanese culinary terms, the word パンチ can be used to describe a flavor that has a strong 'kick' or a bold intensity.
- The slang term グーパン (gūpan) combines the word グー, which represents a closed fist in rock-paper-scissors, with the English 'punch'.
- In many Japanese martial arts, a strike that functions like a punch is often referred to using the term 突き (tsuki), which focuses on the 'thrusting' motion.
Examples in context
- グローブをはめて、強力な 打撃 をお見舞いします。I will put on gloves and deliver a powerful punch.
- 彼をパーティーで パンチ してしまったよ！I accidentally punched him at the party!
- ゴジラがパンチで建物を倒したんだよ！Godzilla knocked down the building with a punch!
- 彼のパンチはとても速い。Kare no panchi wa totemo hayai.His punch is very fast.
- パンチの練習をしています。Panchi no renshū o shite imasu.I am practicing my punches.
- 力強いパンチが必要だ。Chikarazuyoi panchi ga hitsuyō da.A powerful punch is necessary.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are at a boxing gym.
- 美咲 Misaki健太君のパンチは鋭いね。Kenta-kun no panchi wa surudoi ne.Kenta, your punch is sharp.
- 健太 Kentaありがとう。もっと練習するよ。Arigatō. Motto renshū suru yo.Thanks. I will practice more.
- 美咲 Misakiもっと強く打てるはずだよ。Motto tsuyoku uteru hazu da yo.You should be able to hit harder.
- 健太 Kentaそうだね、頑張るよ。Sō da ne, ganbaru yo.You're right, I'll do my best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “punch” translations and entries パンチ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
