しゴム

keshigomu
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. eraser
2. rubber (British English)

Notes

消しゴム is a common item used in schools and offices for erasing pencil marks. In British English, it is often referred to as a 'rubber'.

Examples

私は新しいしゴムを買いました。

Watashi wa atarashii keshigomu o kaimashita.

I bought a new eraser.

しゴムを貸してくれませんか?

Keshigomu o kashite kuremasen ka?

Could you lend me an eraser?

このしゴムはよく消えます。

Kono keshigomu wa yoku kiemasu.

This eraser erases well.