trash can; garbage can; rubbish bin; dustbin
General term for a container for household or office waste.
The trash can got full, so I put in a new bag.
分別用にキッチンに三つのゴミ箱を置いている。
I keep three trash cans in the kitchen for sorting waste.
I threw the leftover food in the trash can.
The cat knocked over the trash can.
A stray dog was rummaging through the trash can.
ゴミ袋 is the disposable bag you fill with trash, while ゴミ箱 is the container or bin you put it in.
counter for small objects; counter for pieces · counter for military units · individual; one person · counter for years of age difference; counter for school years
Ateji spelling; rarely used and mostly decorative or playful.
Rare kanji form using 芥 for rubbish.