Translation of Japanese word "ゴミ箱" to English
ゴミ箱
ゴミばこ
[gomibako]
IPA: /ɡomi baɡo/
Meaning
NounA receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.
How to use
ゴミ箱 (gomibako) — 'trash can / dustbin'. ゴミをゴミ箱に捨てる — throw trash in the trash can.
🇬🇧 English
trash can
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ゴミ箱
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゴミばこ
Romaji Transcription: gomibako
Example Sentences
ゴミ箱に捨ててください。
ゴミばこに すてて ください。
Please throw it away in the trash can.
ゴミ箱を空にしました。
ゴミばこを あきに しました。
I emptied the trash can.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "ゴミ箱" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ゴミ箱" means "trash can" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "ゴミ箱"?▼
The word "ゴミ箱" is read as "ゴミばこ" (gomibako). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A container for disposing of waste.".
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