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ポンコツ
ぽんこつ
English
Noun (futsuumeishi)
piece of junk, worn-out article
NA-adjective/adjectival noun (keiyodoshi)
May take the particle 'no'
clumsy, useless, no good, unreliable
Noun (futsuumeishi)
dismantled car
Noun (futsuumeishi)
dated term
hitting (with fist), striking
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Phrases
彼の古い車はポンコツ寸前。
Parts: 彼 (かれ) 古い (ふるい) 車 (くるま) ポンコツ (ぽんこつ) 寸前 (すんぜん)
His old car is on its last legs.