ガムgamu

1. nounchewing gum
   ガムが靴底くつぞこにくっついた。↗

   The gum adhered to the sole of the shoe.
2. noungum; rubber

• SynonymチューインガムNeutralThe full loanword for chewing gum, of which ガム is the everyday abbreviation. Neutral in register; use it when the complete term is preferred over the clipped form.

Choose ガム for gum in everyday conversation; チューインガム is the full loanword it abbreviates, used when the complete term is wanted. Note that ガム can also mean rubber.

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1. チューインガム。