Translation of Japanese word "消しゴム" to English
消しゴム
けしゴム
[keshigomu]
IPA: /keɕiɡomɯ/
Meaning
NounOne who erases.
How to use
消しゴム (keshigomu) — 'eraser / rubber'. Combination of 消し (erasing) and ゴム (rubber). 消しゴムで消す — erase with an eraser.
🇬🇧 English
eraser
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 消しゴム
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): けしゴム
Romaji Transcription: keshigomu
Example Sentences
消しゴムで消します。
けしゴム で けします。
I'm erasing with an eraser.
消しゴムを探しています。
けしゴム を さがしています。
I'm looking for an eraser.
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Common phrases
- 消しゴムで消す— erase with eraser
- 消しゴムのカス— eraser crumbs
- 新しい消しゴム— new eraser
Frequency rank: #591 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "消しゴム" mean?▼
The Japanese word "消しゴム" means "eraser" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "消しゴム"?▼
The word "消しゴム" is read as "けしゴム" (keshigomu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a tool for erasing written things.".
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