Level 1

지우개

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What is 지우개?

지우개 means "eraser" in Korean. It is a common stationery item used to remove pencil marks from paper. This word is very basic and essential for learners at the beginner level (TOPIK 1).

Usage in daily life

You will often hear or use 지우개 when talking about school supplies, drawing, or correcting mistakes in writing. It is usually paired with 연필 (pencil) because erasers are mainly used to erase pencil marks.

Common collocations

  • 지우개로 지우다: to erase with an eraser
  • 지우개가 없다: to not have an eraser
  • 지우개를 사다: to buy an eraser

These phrases are useful when you want to talk about using or needing an eraser.

Register and formality

지우개 is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without any change.

Common learner tip

Sometimes learners confuse 지우개 with other stationery items like 볼펜 (ballpoint pen) or 연필 (pencil). Remember, 지우개 specifically refers to an eraser, not a writing tool.

Example Sentences

연필로 쓴 글씨를 지우개로 지웠어요.

Yeonpillo sseun geulsireul jiugaero jiwosseoyo.

I erased the writing I did with a pencil using an eraser.

지우개가 없으면 실수한 부분을 고치기 어려워요.

Jiugaega eopseumyeon silsuhan bubeuneul gochigi eoryeowoyo.

If you don't have an eraser, it's hard to fix mistakes.

이 지우개는 색깔도 예쁘고 잘 지워져서 좋아요.

I jiugaeneun saekkkaldo yeppeugo jal jiwojyeoseo joayo.

This eraser is pretty in color and erases well, so I like it.