古紙
Meanings
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used paper; wastepaper; paper for recycling
Refers to paper that has been used and is typically collected for recycling. Common in contexts like 古紙回収 (wastepaper collection).
I put out the used paper every Tuesday.
This box is for wastepaper collection.
Usage patterns
- 古紙を回収するto collect used paper (for recycling)
The neighborhood association collects used paper once a month.
- 古紙を出すto put out used paper (on collection day)
Today is the day to put out used paper for collection.
- 古紙をリサイクルするto recycle used paper
This factory recycles used paper to make new paper.
- 古紙を分別するto sort used paper (by type for recycling)
Newspapers and magazines need to be sorted separately when putting out used paper.