Korean Dictionary
How to say "Eraser" in Korean
“Eraser” in Korean is 지우개 (pronounced "Jiugae").
지우개
Jiugae
Usage & Context
Erasers (지우개) are indispensable in Korean schools, especially for elementary students still mastering writing. In Korea, fun and novelty-shaped erasers are extremely popular among young children and are frequently bought as gifts or prizes. Keeping a clean, mistake-free notebook is important for many Korean students, making the eraser a constant companion.
Example Sentence
실수를 지우개로 지웠어요.
I erased the mistake with an eraser.
How to use 지우개 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Eraser” is 지우개, romanized as Jiugae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
지우개 (Jiugae) is pronounced like "jee-oo-gae." The '지' (ji) sounds like 'jee' in "jeep." The '우' (u) is like 'oo' in "moon." The '개' (gae) is like 'gae' in "gale," but with a softer 'g' sound.
More Example Sentences
Correcting a mistake in a notebook.
연필로 쓴 글씨를 지우개로 지웠어요.
I erased the writing I wrote with a pencil using an eraser.
A child asking for a novelty eraser.
귀여운 캐릭터 지우개 좀 사주세요!
Please buy me a cute character eraser!
Searching for a lost small item.
지우개가 어디 갔지? 못 찾겠네.
Where did my eraser go? I can't find it.
Cultural Context
Novelty-shaped and character erasers are incredibly popular among Korean elementary school students and are often collected or exchanged as small gifts. The importance of neatness in notebooks means erasers are constant companions. There's even a traditional game called '지우개 따먹기' (jiugae ttameokgi) where children flick erasers to 'capture' opponents' erasers.
Editorial note
We review entries like 지우개 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
지우개 좀 빌려줄래?
Can you lend me an eraser?
지우개 똥
eraser dust/shavings (literally 'eraser poop')
지우개로 지워봐.
Try erasing it with an eraser.
Related Expressions
지우다
jiuda
to erase (verb)
연필
yeonpil
pencil
수정액
sujeong-aek
correction fluid / liquid paper
수정테이프
sujeongteipeu
correction tape
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