Japanese Conversation · Level 7
90 words
Japanese word
ガム
Pronunciation
Romajigamu
Meaning
- noungum, chewing gum
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?
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes a soft, flavored substance that is chewed for its taste and texture without being swallowed.
Common phrases
ガムをかむga mu o ka mu
chew gum
ガムを吐き出すga mu o ha ki da su
spit out gum
ミント味のガムmi n to aji no ga mu
mint-flavored gum
Similar words
チューインガムchūingamu: A sweetened, flavored product intended for chewing rather than swallowing.
Definition in Japanese
味や香りを楽しむために、口に入れてかむ菓子。aji ya kao ri o tano shi mu ta me ni kuchi ni i re te ka mu ka shi
Word origin
ガム (gamu) is a Japanese loanword from English gum, which comes through French gomme from Latin gummi, meaning "resin" or "gum."
Usage tips
- English gum can mean both chewing gum and the tissue around the teeth, while Japanese ガム (gamu) usually means the chewable product.