ゴム

ごむ
noun
rubber, eraser
1. rubber
An elastic material made from latex or synthetic compounds.
I put on rubber gloves.
この(くつ)(そこ)はゴムでできている。
The soles of these shoes are made of rubber.
ゴムは(ねつ)(よわ)いので、()のそばに()かないでください。
Rubber is sensitive to heat, so please don't place it near fire.
2. eraser
A rubber tool for erasing pencil marks.
I erase the mistake with an eraser.
()しゴムを(わす)れたので、友達(ともだち)()りた。
I forgot my eraser, so I borrowed one from a friend.
この()しゴムはよく()える。
This eraser erases well.
3. rubber band, elastic
A loop of rubber for holding things together.
I tie my hair with a rubber band.
書類(しょるい)()ゴムでまとめる。
To bundle documents with a rubber band.
子供(こども)たちが()ゴムを使(つか)って工作(こうさく)をしている。
The children are making crafts with rubber bands.

ゴム (from Dutch 'gom' or Portuguese 'goma') means rubber in Japanese.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • ()しゴム: eraser
  • ()ゴム: rubber band
  • ゴム手袋(てぶくろ): rubber gloves
  • ゴム長靴(ながぐつ): rubber boots
  • ゴムひも: elastic cord

NOTE: ()しゴム is the standard word for 'eraser' in Japanese. Sometimes shortened to just ゴム in context.

RELATED:

  • ガム: chewing gum (different word, similar sound)

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