noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
A strike with a closed fist, used in fighting, boxing, or casual contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to punch'.
彼は相手の顔にパンチを食らわせた。
He landed a punch on his opponent's face.
ボクシングでパンチを繰り出す。
Throw a punch in boxing.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Refers to the act of making a hole with a tool, or the tool itself (a hole punch). Often used in office or craft contexts.
書類にパンチで穴を開ける。
Punch holes in the documents with a hole punch.
このパンチは二つ穴を開けられる。
This hole punch can make two holes.
noun
A mixed drink, often served at parties. Typically a sweet, fruity beverage, sometimes non-alcoholic.
パーティーでフルーツパンチを飲んだ。
I drank fruit punch at the party.
noun
punch (impact); oomph
Figurative use for a strong, effective quality in a performance, speech, or creative work; a sense of impact or liveliness.
彼のスピーチにはパンチが足りない。
His speech lacks punch.
この曲はサビにパンチがある。
This song has punch in the chorus.