English–Japanese
“erase” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikesu
Example
黒板の文字を消します。koku ban no moji o ke shi ma su
I erase the writing on the board.
How to say “erase” in Japanese
“Erase” in Japanese is 消す (kesu). 消す can also mean “turn off”.
It removes a mark, record, effect, or active state so that the target is no longer present or operating.
Example sentences with 消す
寝る前に電気を消します。ne ru mae ni den ki o ke shi ma su
I turn off the light before bed.
間違えた文字は、すぐに消します。ma chiga e ta moji wa su gu ni ke shi ma su
When I write a letter incorrectly, I erase it right away.
Tips for using 消す
- English distinguishes erase, delete, turn off, and cross out, but Japanese often uses 消す (kesu) across these contexts, with the object showing which action is meant.