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Korean
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | gomu |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | gomu |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | komu |
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| Yale Romanization? | komu |
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Etymology 1
Borrowed from Japanese ゴム (gomu), from Dutch gom. Doublet of 껌 (kkeom).
Noun
고무 • (gomu)
- rubber (material)
고대 아스텍인들은 고무를 사용했다.- Godae Aseutegin-deur-eun gomu-reul sayong-haetda.
- The ancient Aztecs used rubber.
Derived terms
- 고무나무 (gomunamu, “rubber tree”)
- 고무신 (gomusin, “rubber shoes”)
Etymology 2
Sino-Korean word from 鼓舞, from 鼓 (“to drum”) + 舞 (“to dance”).
Noun
고무 • (gomu) (hanja 鼓舞)
- inspiration; encouragement; cheering; uplifting of the spirit
- (rare, literally) drumming and dance
Derived terms