アッパーカット
appākatto
The Japanese word for "uppercut" is アッパーカット (appākatto). Wiktionary also lists アッパー (appā).
Meaning: in boxing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| アッパーカット | appākatto | |
| アッパー | appā | [a̠p̚pa̠ː] (narrow) |
In the context of boxing, this refers to the specific punch thrown upwards.
Which one should you use?
The shortened form アッパー is an informal version. The shortened アッパー is commonly used by boxers and commentators.
How do you pronounce it?
appākatto
Did you know?
- The word アッパー is used in Japanese street slang to describe someone who is feeling an intense 'high' or an artificial surge of energy.
- The word アッパー is an example of 'Wasei eigo', meaning it was coined in Japan and does not translate back to the way an English speaker uses 'upper'.
- In Japanese pop culture, an アッパーカット is often depicted as a move that launches an opponent high into the air, a trope known as the 'flying uppercut' that defies real boxing physics.
Examples in context
- 鋭いアッパーカットが決まった。suruoi appākatto ga kimatta.A sharp uppercut landed.
- アッパーカットの練習をしましょう。appākatto no renshū o shimashō.Let's practice the uppercut.
- 彼はアッパーカットを得意としている。kare wa appākatto o tokui to shite iru.He specializes in the uppercut.
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are watching a boxing match on TV.
- 蓮 Ren今の見た？すごいアッパーカットだったよ！ima no mita? sugoi appākatto datta yo!Did you see that? That was an amazing uppercut!
- 結衣 Yui本当に速かったね。びっくりしたわ。hontō ni hayakatta ne. bikkuri shita wa.It really was fast. I was surprised.
- 蓮 Renあのアッパーカットで試合が決まったね。ano appākatto de shiai ga kimatta ne.That uppercut decided the match.
- 結衣 Yuiそうだね。完璧なタイミングだったと思う。sō da ne. kanpeki na taimingu datta to omou.You're right. I think the timing was perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “uppercut” translations and entries アッパー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries アッパー, CC BY-SA 4.0.
