This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: ごみ、ゴミ、あくた
Romaji: gomi, gomi, akuta
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: チン、 ジン、 ちり、 ごみ
Meanings: dust, trash, garbage
Readings: カイ、 ケ、 からし、 ごみ、 あくた
Meanings: mustard, rape, dust, trash, rubbish

Example Sentences

片目(かため)にごみが(はい)った。
➥Dust got into one of my eyes.
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ごみを(そと)()しなさい。
➥Put the garbage outside.
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ちりも()もれば(やま)となる。
➥Many a little makes a mickle.
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部屋(へや)はゴミだらけだ。
➥The room is covered with dust.
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(ちり)()もれば(やま)となる。
➥Many a mickle makes a muckle.
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(かれ)はそのごみを処分(しょぶん)した。
➥He disposed of the trash.
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