Japanese Word · Intermediate
がらくた
items that are useless or without value, junk, rubbish
Pronunciation: [ɡa̠ɾa̠kɯ̟̊ta̠]
Meaning
items that are useless or without value, junk, rubbish
Example
「こんなガラクタに一日がかりとはハリネズミの面汚しだな。」
“This shoddy craftsmanship is a shame to all hedgehog-kind.”
Practice tips
- Practice がらくた out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.