コンドーム
kondōmu[kõ̞ndo̞ːmɯ̟]
The Japanese word for condom is コンドーム (kondōmu).
コンドーム refers to a flexible sleeve worn on the penis. To describe the action of using one, you can use the verb 使う (to use) in the phrase コンドームを使う or the verb つける (to attach/put on) in the phrase コンドームをつける.
Meaning: flexible sleeve worn on the penis (noun)
Which one should you use?
While コンドーム is the standard term, ゴム is a colloquial way to refer to condoms and サック (sack) is a slang term. In medical or formal contexts, the phrase 避妊具 is used to mean contraceptive device.
How do you pronounce it?
kondōmu
Did you know?
- The colloquial term ゴム (gomu) literally translates to 'rubber'. While it is used widely in casual conversation to mean a condom, it is also the standard word for an eraser.
- The word コンドーム is a loanword that entered Japanese through German Kondom, French, or English sources.
- Japanese pharmacies often categorize コンドーム under the broader section of 衛生用品 ('hygiene products') to maintain a level of discretion for the buyer.
Examples in context
- コンドーム持ってる？Do you have a condom?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a condom.Tatoeba #5019 by bunbuku, translation #1613 by brauliobezerra
- 避妊はちゃんとコンドームつけてたのよね？You used a condom for birth control, right?This sentence is useful for confirming that a condom was used for birth control.Tatoeba #74291 by fcbond, translation #329429 by fcbond
- 彼女はうふふと照れながらコンドームを差し出した。Giggling with embarrassment, she held out the condom.This sentence is useful for describing someone holding out a condom.Tatoeba #75755 by mookeee, translation #327963 by jakov
- 彼はコンドームを持っていますか？Does he have a condom?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are at a convenience store.
- 陽葵 Himariコンドーム、どこにあるかな？Kondōmu, doko ni aru kana?I wonder where the condoms are?
- 健太 Kentaあっちの棚にあるよ。Acchi no tana ni aru yo.They are on that shelf over there.
- 陽葵 Himariあ、あった！A, atta!Ah, found them!
- 健太 Kentaどれにする？Dore ni suru?Which one do you want?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “condom” translations and entries コンドーム, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries コンドーム, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
