“Worn-out article” in Japanese
Short answer
ポンコツ
ponkotsu
Worn-out article in Japanese is “ポンコツ” (ponkotsu). Full meaning: piece of junk, worn-out article; clumsy, useless, no good, unreliable; dismantled car.
Other ways to say “Worn-out article” in Japanese
古手
furute used article, worn-out article; veteran, old-timer, long-serving employee; long-established (way, method, etc.), old, commonplace, stale
ぽんこつ
ponkotsu piece of junk, worn-out article; clumsy, useless, no good, unreliable; dismantled car
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