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How do you say "gum" in Japanese?
ガム
gamu
In Japanese, "gum" is ガム (gamu).
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Pronunciation
ガム is written using katakana. Romanised as gamu, it sounds roughly like "gah-moo" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Gamu is katakana from English gum. Chewing gum entered Japan as an American product.
Example sentence
そのガムはとても便利です。
Sono Gamu wa totemo benri desu.
That gum is very useful.
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How to remember ガム
Gum in katakana. Chewable sweet candy.
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Questions about ガム
How do you pronounce ガム?
ガム is romanised as gamu. Say it roughly like "gah-moo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is ガム formal or casual?
ガム 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 ガム written in Japanese?
ガム is written using katakana. Gamu is katakana from English gum.
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