Phrase lesson

How do you say "Where is the trash area?" in Japanese?

Homeゴミ

Where is the trash area?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

ごみはどこですか

ごみ は / どこ ですか

gomi wa / doko desu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use ごみはどこですか (gomi wa doko desu ka) when you need to ask where the trash area is.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 は / どこ ですか
  • Use it to ask where something is.
  • Good swaps here: ごみ, ポスト, 管理室.

Core words

  • ごみ: trash / garbage.
  • どこ: where.

Helper words and endings

  • : marks the topic, like “as for trash...”
  • ですか: polite question ending.

Practical note

For trash, this may mean “Where is the trash area?” not just “Where is the trash?” Pointing to a building map or asking the landlord makes it clearer.

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