消す
けす
kesu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
消す (けす (kesu)) means "to erase". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to erase
Also : to delete · to rub out
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Example Sentences
ボードに書いた文字を、黒板の消しで消しました。
ぼーどにかいたもじを、こくばんのけしでけしました。
I erased the letters written on the board with a chalkboard eraser.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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