Gomu Wo Tsukete — To Iimashita Yo Ne...

What does "Gomu wo tsukete to iimashita yo ne" mean?

A Linguistic Rebellion

Young Japanese feminists have recently reclaimed the phrase as a meme and a mantra. On Twitter, you’ll find it under the hashtag #ゴムつけて言いましたよね運動 (#ICondomSaidSoMovement). It’s used to call out: gomu wo tsukete to iimashita yo ne...

• (Gomu) means "glue" or "rubber" (in this context, it's likely referring to glue or adhesive).
• (tsukete) is a verb that means "to stick" or "to attach."
• (to iimashita) is a polite way of saying "I said" or "I told you."
• (yo) is a casual particle used to emphasize a statement or make it sound more friendly.
• (ne) is a particle used to seek agreement or confirmation.

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