消しゴム
keshi gomunoun★Beginner— eraser
formal
A small block or stick of rubber or vinyl used to erase pencil marks from paper.
消しゴムを使って間違いを直した
I corrected the mistake using an eraser.
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Commonly used in schools and offices for correcting pencil writing.
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
In everyday conversation, '消し' is often used instead of '消しゴム'.
📖Word Origin
From 消す (kesu, 'to erase') + ゴム (gomu, 'rubber').
📝Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in educational and office settings. The word '消し' alone can also refer to an eraser in casual contexts.
Word Breakdown
消し
to erase
rootゴム
rubber
root和英辞典