がらくた Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
usually written using kana alone
Refers to worthless or useless items, often cluttering a space. Can be used for physical objects or metaphorically for low-quality things.
店
は
がらくた
ばかり
売
っ
て
いる
。
This shop sells nothing but rubbish.
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
瓦落多Usage1%
ateji (phonetic kanji usage)rarely-used kanji form
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
Similar words
- ごみ
ごみ is general waste or litter, while がらくた emphasizes useless, often bulky, items that accumulate.
- 不用品
不用品 is a more formal term for unneeded items, often used in contexts like moving or disposal services.
Etymology
The origin is uncertain. It may be related to がら (worthless) and くた (rubbish), but the exact derivation is unclear.
