How do you say "eraser" in Japanese?

消しゴム

keshigomu

Noun Kanji

In Japanese, "eraser" is 消しゴム (keshigomu).

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Pronunciation

消しゴム is written using kanji. Romanised as keshigomu, it sounds roughly like "keh-shee-goh-moo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Keshigomu breaks into 消す (to erase) and ゴム (rubber, a loanword). A rubber eraser is literally an erase-rubber.

Example sentence

その消しゴムはとても便利です。

Sono Keshigomu wa totemo benri desu.

That eraser is very useful.

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How to remember 消しゴム

Erase rubber. The kanji for erase (kesu) plus rubber makes the function clear.

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Questions about 消しゴム

How do you pronounce 消しゴム?

消しゴム is romanised as keshigomu. Say it roughly like "keh-shee-goh-moo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 消しゴム formal or casual?

消しゴム is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 消しゴム written in Japanese?

消しゴム is written using kanji. Keshigomu breaks into 消す (to erase) and ゴム (rubber, a loanword).

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