English–Japanese

“eraser” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikeshigomu

Example

消しゴムを貸してください。ke shi go mu o ka shi te ku da sa i

Please lend me an eraser.

Illustration for 消しゴム (eraser)

How to say “eraser” in Japanese

“Eraser” in Japanese is 消しゴム (keshigomu).

Refers to a tool that removes marks by rubbing them away, especially from paper.

Full entry for 消しゴム: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 消しゴム

新しい消しゴムを使います。atara shi i ke shi go mu o tsuka i ma su

I use a new eraser.

新しいノートには、消しゴムも必要です。atara shi i nō to ni wa ke shi go mu mo hitsu yō de su

You also need an eraser for a new notebook.

Tips for using 消しゴム

  • In British English, rubber can mean eraser, while American English usually uses eraser for this object.

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