English–Japanese
“rubber” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigomu
Example
自転車のタイヤはゴムでできています。ji ten sha no ta i ya wa go mu de de ki te i ma su
A bicycle tire is made of rubber.
How to say “rubber” in Japanese
“Rubber” in Japanese is ゴム (gomu).
Describes a flexible material that stretches under force and returns toward its original shape.
Example sentences with ゴム
このゴムはよく伸びます。ko no go mu wa yo ku no bi ma su
This rubber stretches well.
Tips for using ゴム
- In British English, rubber can also mean an eraser, while in this sense it names the flexible material used in items such as tires and bands.