Vocabulary

What does ごみ (gomi) mean?

ごみ means trash, garbage.

Quick facts
Readingごみ
Romajigomi
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
ごみ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkgomi

trash, garbage

GenkiGenki 16

Example sentences

  • I gathered up the trash in the room and threw it away.

  • You mustn't throw trash on the street.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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