Lexical entry

ガム

gamu

Chewing gum; by extension, gum or rubber.

Objects & ToolsPure GairaigoAbbreviationSource UncertainSource uncertain

Meaning

The common everyday word for chewing gum. It can also mean gum or rubber depending on context, so the material sense is broader than the candy sense.

Examples

Example Sentences

食事の後にガムを噛む習慣があります。

しょくじのあとにガムをかむしゅうかんがあります。

I have a habit of chewing gum after meals.

generated example

このガムは味が長続きします。

このガムはあじがながつづきします。

The flavor of this gum lasts a long time.

generated example

コンビニでミント味のガムを買いました。

コンビニでミントあじのガムをかいました。

I bought some mint-flavored gum at a convenience store.

generated example

ゴム

Rubber, gum, or related everyday objects such as an eraser or condom.

ガムテープ

Tape used for sealing boxes and parcels.

ラバー

An elastic material made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: possible-abbreviation, ambiguous-sense, multiple-category-candidates
Active language: English