Word details

ゴム

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ゴム.

Dictionary

Entry

護謨NounUsually kanaFreq #9334
1

gum; rubber

Examples
タイヤはゴムと路面の摩擦によってすり減る。
Tires wear down because of friction between the rubber and the road surface.
2

Abbreviation

eraser

3

Colloquial

condom

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

safeguard, protect

20 strokesFrequency 351JLPT N1Grade 5

On

Kun

まも.る

Nanori

もり

plan, deliberate

17 strokes

On

Kun

はか.る

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