グミ
gumi
Gummy, gummi, gummi candy
Other ways to say “gummy” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
How it’s used
Used when talking about the chewy candy, common in casual conversation or shopping for snacks.
Often confused with 'ゴム' (rubber), but 'グミ' specifically refers to the candy.
Example sentences
このグミはとても噛みごたえがある。
This gummy has a lot of chewiness.
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グミを一つ食べてもいい？
Can I eat one gummy?
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What does グミ mean?
Gummy, gummi, gummi candy.
How do you pronounce グミ?
グミ (gumi). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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