Phrase lesson
How do you say "Where is the trash area?" in Japanese?
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
は: 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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