ゴム
ごむ
noun
rubber, eraser
1.
rubber
An elastic material made from latex or synthetic compounds.
2.
eraser
A rubber tool for erasing pencil marks.
ゴム (from Dutch 'gom' or Portuguese 'goma') means rubber in Japanese.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 消しゴム: eraser
- 輪ゴム: rubber band
- ゴム手袋: rubber gloves
- ゴム長靴: rubber boots
- ゴムひも: elastic cord
NOTE: 消しゴム 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)
Related Words
Related:
ガム (chewing gum)