不燃ごみ（ふねんごみ、funengomi）
- non-burnable trash

The Japanese word 不燃ごみ, which is read as ふねんごみ (funen gomi), directly translates to "non-burnable trash" or "non-combustible waste." It refers to waste materials that cannot be burned in a standard incinerator due to their composition. These items are typically collected separately from burnable trash and recycled or disposed of using different methods. The term emphasizes the incombustibility of the waste. 不燃ごみ is a common term used in waste management and recycling systems in Japan.

⚫︎ 不燃ごみの日に、缶やビンを出してください。 Translation: Please put out cans and bottles on non-burnable trash day. ⚫︎ プラスチック製の玩具は、不燃ごみとして捨てなければなりません。 Translation: Plastic toys must be disposed of as non-burnable trash. ⚫︎ 不燃ごみの分別方法をよく確認してください。 Translation: Please check the sorting method for non-burnable trash carefully.

This word is used when you are talking about discarding items that are not suitable for burning. It is essential when discussing waste disposal, recycling, and understanding local regulations regarding trash collection. You would use this word when talking about what to throw away, what day to throw it out, or where to put it. This word is especially important when living in Japan because of its detailed system for trash disposal.

不燃ごみ is primarily written in kanji and hiragana. ⚫︎ Kanji: 不燃ごみ ⚫︎ Hiragana (reading): ふねんごみ There are no other common ways to write this word. The okurigana (the suffix hiragana) is always written as ごみ.

There are no direct synonyms, as this is a specific category of waste. However, related terms include: ⚫︎ 燃えないゴミ (moenai gomi) - "non-burnable trash" (similar meaning) ⚫︎ 資源ごみ (shigen gomi) - "recyclable waste" (this category sometimes includes some items that might be considered 不燃ごみ, depending on the municipality)

The antonym of 不燃ごみ would be the category of trash that *can* be burned. Common terms include: ⚫︎ 可燃ごみ (kanen gomi) - "burnable trash" ⚫︎ 燃えるゴミ (moeru gomi) - "burnable trash" (another way to say it)

割れたガラスは、不燃ごみの日に出してください。 ・Translation: Please put broken glass out on non-burnable trash day. ・Explanation: This sentence instructs the reader how to dispose of broken glass, which is classified as non-burnable waste.

スプレー缶は、穴を開けてから不燃ごみに出してください。 ・Translation: Please make a hole in the spray can before putting it out as non-burnable trash. ・Explanation: This sentence provides instructions for disposing of spray cans. Safety measures are often advised for discarding certain items in the 不燃ごみ category.

The word is a compound word formed from: ⚫︎ 不燃 (funen) - "non-combustible," "non-burnable" ⚫︎ ごみ (gomi) - "trash," "rubbish," "waste" Therefore, the word directly reflects the nature of the waste: trash that cannot be burned. The concept of separating trash into different categories is a key feature of Japanese waste management, and the word reflects this system.