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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