ごみ箱（ごみばこ、gomibako）
- trash can

The Japanese word ごみ箱 means "trash can," "garbage can," or "wastebasket." It's a container used to collect and store refuse. The term encompasses a variety of receptacles, from small bins found in homes and offices to large containers used for public waste disposal.

⚫︎ 部屋に新しいごみ箱を買いました。 Translation: I bought a new trash can for my room. ⚫︎ ごみ箱がいっぱいなので、ごみを捨てに行きましょう。 Translation: The trash can is full, so let's go throw out the trash. ⚫︎ 公園にごみ箱が設置されています。 Translation: There are trash cans installed in the park.

ごみ箱 is a common and versatile word. ⚫︎It's suitable for use in various contexts, including homes, offices, public spaces, and any other location where trash is generated. ⚫︎It can be used in both formal and informal conversations. ⚫︎You can use it to refer to a specific container or to the general concept of a trash receptacle.

⚫︎ The standard writing is ごみ箱. ⚫︎ It is typically written using a combination of hiragana for the kana and kanji for "箱" (box). ⚫︎ The kanji for "箱" is often used to mean "box," "container," or "case." ⚫︎ The okurigana is standard, and there are no common variations.

⚫︎ ゴミ箱 (This is a more common writing than ごみ箱, but the meaning is exactly the same, with the only difference being that the "mi" is written in katakana.) ⚫︎ くずかご (This translates to "wastebasket" or "trash basket" and usually refers to smaller containers)

There aren't direct antonyms for ごみ箱, as it is a container. However, words related to removing trash or keeping things clean could be seen as opposites in function: ⚫︎ 掃除（souji）- cleaning ⚫︎ 片付け（katazuke）- tidying up/putting away

このごみ箱はプラスチックでできています。 ・Translation: This trash can is made of plastic. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the material of the trash can.

ごみ箱を空にするのを手伝ってくれませんか？ ・Translation: Could you help me empty the trash can? ・Explanation: This is a polite request for assistance.

The word ごみ箱 is composed of two parts: ⚫︎ ごみ (gomi), meaning "trash" or "garbage." ⚫︎ 箱 (bako), meaning "box" or "container." Therefore, ごみ箱 literally translates to "trash box" or "garbage container," providing a clear indication of its function.