Japanese dictionary
How to say "eraser" in Japanese
消しゴムけしごむ · keshigomu
An "eraser" in Japanese is 消しゴム (keshigomu), literally "erasing rubber." A board eraser is 黒板消し (kokubankeshi).
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Ways to say "eraser" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 消しゴムけしごむ · keshigomu | Eraser (for pencil). |
| 黒板消しこくばんけし · kokubankeshi | Board eraser. |
How to use it
消す (kesu) means to erase or turn off.
Erasable pens are popular in Japan and are often called 消せるボールペン (keseru bōrupen).
Example sentences
- 消しゴムを貸してください。Keshigomu o kashite kudasai.Please lend me an eraser.
- 間違えたところを消しゴムで消しました。Machigaeta tokoro o keshigomu de keshimashita.I erased my mistake with an eraser.
- ホワイトボードを消してください。Howaito bōdo o keshite kudasai.Please erase the whiteboard.
- 消せるボールペンを使っています。Keseru bōrupen o tsukatte imasu.I use an erasable pen.
- 試験に鉛筆と消しゴムを持ってきてください。Shiken ni enpitsu to keshigomu o motte kite kudasai.Please bring a pencil and an eraser to the exam.
- 黒板消しをきれいにしました。Kokubankeshi o kirei ni shimashita.I cleaned the board eraser.
Questions
What does 消す mean?
消す (kesu) means to erase, and also to turn off: 電気を消す (turn off the light).
What should you bring to the JLPT?
Bring pencils and an eraser, along with your test voucher. Check the official instructions for your test site.
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