ごみ箱

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written ごみ箱 and read ごみばこ, it denotes a container used to collect discarded waste.
• Basic usage: It is used for throwing away a paper bag or placing a small bin under a desk.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Container, not disposal site
  • The word names an individual receptacle rather than a waste facility.