屑
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Base noun form. Refers to small pieces of waste or scrap material, often used in compounds like 『紙屑』 (kamikuzu, 'paper waste').
Theme
In a shared apartment, User and their roommate Miyuki are cleaning up after a craft project and discussing what to do with leftover materials.
屑
くず
waste, scrap
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a pile of scrap metal or waste paper. It's 'kuzu' — sounds like 'cuz' you throw it away because it's useless waste! 'Cuz' → 屑 (kuzu, 'waste, scrap').
Cultural Note
In Japan, waste management is taken seriously, with strict recycling rules. 『屑』 (kuzu, 'waste, scrap') often refers to small scraps like paper or metal, and you might see signs like 『紙屑』 (kamikuzu, 'paper waste') for recycling bins.
Forms
Base: 屑Base noun form. Refers to small pieces of waste or scrap material, often used in compounds like 『紙屑』 (kamikuzu, 'paper waste').