ゴム

Alternative writings: 護謨
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

Rubber — an elastic material such as natural or synthetic rubber, or items made from it.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

靴底は丈夫なゴムでできている。

The soles of the shoes are made of durable rubber.

ゴムの弾力で椅子が安定した。

The rubber's elasticity made the chair stable.

2

Short for eraser — a stationery item used to erase pencil marks.

NounAbbreviationUsually Kana

Examples

間違えたところはゴムで消して書き直して。

Erase the mistakes with an eraser and rewrite them.

隣の子にゴムを貸してもらった。

I borrowed an eraser from the kid next to me.

3

Colloquial term for a condom (used informally and can be somewhat coarse).

NounColloquialUsually Kana

Examples

薬局でゴムを買ってきてと言われた。

I was told to buy condoms at the pharmacy.

若者の会話ではゴムという言い方が使われることがある。

Young people sometimes use the word 'gomu' in conversation.

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