空き缶
Meanings
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empty can
Refers to a can that no longer contains anything, typically a beverage or food can. Commonly used in contexts of recycling, litter, or storage.
An empty can was lying in the park.
Please put empty cans out for recycling.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を捨てるto throw away (an empty can)
You must not throw empty cans onto the street.
- 〈物〉を集めるto collect (empty cans, e.g. for recycling)
The neighborhood kids collect empty cans to make money.
- 〈物〉をリサイクルするto recycle (empty cans)
Let's make sure to recycle empty cans properly.
- 〈物〉を潰すto crush (an empty can, e.g. before disposal)
I crushed the empty can before putting it in the trash bin.