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Base noun form. Refers to waste or rubbish. Often used in phrases like 『ごみをすてる』 (gomi o suteru, 'to throw away trash').
Theme

Two neighbors, Ken and User, are chatting outside their apartment building about community cleanup efforts.

ごみ

ごみ

trash, garbage

Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'go me' (ごみ gomi sounds like 'go me') sign on a trash can — you go to me to throw away your garbage! 'Go me' → ごみ (gomi, 'trash, garbage').

Cultural Note

In Japan, waste separation is strict. 『ごみ』 (gomi, 'trash, garbage') is sorted into categories like burnable, non-burnable, recyclables, and oversized items. Each area has specific collection days, and residents follow detailed rules to reduce environmental impact.

Forms

Base: ごみBase noun form. Refers to waste or rubbish. Often used in phrases like 『ごみをすてる』 (gomi o suteru, 'to throw away trash').