CEFR A2

rubber

Regional English: BrE rubber (United Kingdom) context: pencil eraser equivalent: eraser Rubber is a common British word for an eraser.; AmE rubber (United States) context: informal slang equivalent: condom In American slang, rubber can mean condom, so learners should be careful.

Translation

ゴム / 消しゴム / コンドーム

Meaning

A stretchy, waterproof material made from the latex of rubber trees or synthetically, used for making tires, gloves, and elastic bands.

Examples

  • The car tires are made of durable rubber.
    車のタイヤは丈夫なゴムでできている。
  • She wore rubber gloves to protect her hands while washing dishes.
    彼女は皿洗い中に手を守るため、ゴム手袋をはめた。