消しゴム

keshi gomu
nounBeginner 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.

Collocations

消しゴムを使うto use an eraser消しゴムで消すto erase with an eraser

💡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
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