Japanese Conversation · Level 19
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Japanese word
ゴム
Pronunciation
Romajigomu
Meaning
- nounrubber
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes a flexible material that stretches under force and returns toward its original shape.
Common phrases
輪ゴムwa go mu
rubber band
ゴム手袋go mu te bukuro
rubber gloves
ゴムのにおいgo mu no ni o i
rubber smell
Similar words
ラバーrabā: A loanword for the material, common in product names and sports-related terms.
Definition in Japanese
天然または合成の、伸び縮みする性質を持つ弾力性のある物質。ten nen ma ta wa gō sei no no bi chiji mi su ru sei shitsu o mo tsu dan ryoku sei no a ru bus shitsu
Word origin
The Japanese word ゴム (gomu) was borrowed from Dutch gom, meaning "gum", through early Western contact.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- elasticnoun