English–Japanese
“gum” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigamu
Example
ガムをかんでもいいですか。ga mu o ka n de mo i i de su ka
May I chew gum?
How to say “gum” in Japanese
“Gum” in Japanese is ガム (gamu). ガム can also mean “chewing gum”.
Describes a soft, flavored substance that is chewed for its taste and texture without being swallowed.
Example sentences with ガム
妹はガムをかんでいます。imōto wa ga mu o ka n de i ma su
My little sister is chewing gum.
授業が始まる前に、ガムを包み紙に包んでかばんに入れます。ju gyō ga haji ma ru mae ni ga mu o tsutsu mi gami ni tsutsu n de ka ba n ni i re ma su
Before class starts, I wrap my gum in its wrapper and put it in my bag.
Tips for using ガム
- English gum can mean both chewing gum and the tissue around the teeth, while Japanese ガム (gamu) usually means the chewable product.