ゴムゴム
gomu gomu
The phrase ゴムゴム (gomu gomu) is the Japanese way to say "gum gum," referring to the rubber-like power used by the character Luffy in the series One Piece.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is gomu gomu.
Did you know?
- If a Japanese person says ゴム in a pharmacy, they are likely referring to a condom, as the word is used as a discreet euphemism.
- While the English word 'gum' refers to both chewing gum and rubber, in Japanese the word ゴム exclusively refers to the elastic material. If you wanted to talk about the candy you chew, you would have to use the word ガム.
- Because the phrase is written in Katakana, it signals to the reader that the word is a foreign loanword, a visual cue not present in English spelling.
Examples in context
- ゴムゴムの実を食べた。Gomu gomu no mi o tabeta.I ate the Gum Gum Fruit.
- ゴムゴムの技を使いたい。Gomu gomu no waza o tsukaitai.I want to use a Gum Gum technique.
- 彼はゴムゴムの能力を持っている。Kare wa gomu gomu no nouryoku o motte iru.He has the Gum Gum power.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite anime characters.
- 結衣 Yuiルフィのゴムゴムの能力はすごいよね。Rufi no gomu gomu no nouryoku wa sugoi yo ne.Luffy's Gum Gum power is amazing, isn't it?
- 蓮 Renうん、本当に強そうだ。Un, hontou ni tsuyosou da.Yeah, he looks really strong.
- 結衣 Yui蓮くんはどの技が好き？Ren-kun wa dono waza ga suki?Ren, which technique do you like?
- 蓮 Ren僕はピストルが一番好きだよ。Boku wa pisutoru ga ichiban suki da yo.I like the Pistol the best.
