How to Say "Punk" in Japanese

パンク

panku[pã̠ŋkɯ̟]

The English word 'punk' is translated into Japanese as パンク (panku).

パンク is a direct loanword from English used to describe both the punk subculture and individuals who identify with it.

Meaning: punk rocker (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

panku

The word パンク can be used as a verb, パンクする, meaning 'to go flat' or 'to burst'. This is a common way to talk about tires or even a person's physical or mental limits being reached.
Japanese punk culture often blends with visual kei, a style characterized by elaborate costumes and makeup. This creates a distinct aesthetic that differs from the more stripped-down look of Western punk.
In Japanese, the word パンク can also mean a flat tire or a puncture. This is because the word is a phonetic borrowing of the English word 'puncture' as well as 'punk'.

パンクロックはあまり好きじゃないんだよな。
I don't really like punk rock very much.
This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for punk rock using パンク.
Tatoeba #11668611 by bunbuku, translation #6435116 by CK
パンク・ロックは好きですか？
Do you like punk rock?
This sentence is useful for asking someone if they like punk rock using パンク.
Tatoeba #10142798 by h_aibe, translation #10142788 by CK
「あのバンドは反骨の文化を象徴しています」
That band symbolizes the culture of rebellion.
「あのバンドは本当のパンクだよ！」
That band is real punk!
「この映画はめちゃくちゃパンクだ！」
This movie is totally punk!
彼はパンクの格好をしている。
Kare wa punku no kakko o shite iru.
He is dressed like a punk.
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Two friends are talking about a musician at a concert.

美咲 Misaki

あの人はパンクなのかな？
Ano hito wa punku na no kana?
I wonder if that person is a punk?
陽太 Yota

見た目は完全にパンクだね。
Mitame wa kanzen ni punku dane.
His look is definitely punk.
美咲 Misaki

陽太くんはパンクが好き？
Youta-kun wa punku ga suki?
Youta, do you like punk?
陽太 Yota

うん、すごく好きだよ。
Un, sugoku suki dayo.
Yeah, I like it a lot.

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