Meaning

Primary

Garbage Can

Alternatives

Garbage Bin, Trash Can, Trash Bin, Waste Can, Waste Bin, Rubbish Bin, Bin

Word Type

noun

Explanation

ゴミ means "garbage." Add a box to it and you have a garbage box aka a garbage can or garbage bin.

Reading

ごみばこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
ゴミばこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is just the kun'yomi reading, the one you learned with the kanji. Be sure to pay attention to the rendaku though. はこ changes to ばこ.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • ゴミ箱に入れる

    to put in a garbage can

    ゴミ箱にすてる

    to throw away in a garbage can

    ゴミ箱に入る

    to fit in a garbage can

Context Sentences

ゴミ箱はどこですか?

Where is the trash can?

この部屋にはゴミ箱が必要です。

We need a trash can in this room.

ペットボトルのリサイクルボックスはゴミ箱の横にあります。

The recycling bin for plastic bottles is next to the trash can.

Kanji Composition