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JLPT N1 Advanced

古紙

Used paper intended for recycling, such as newspapers and cardboard.

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故紙 older or more formal spelling
Noun

Used Paper" / "Paper for Recycling

Designates sorted waste paper products, such as newspapers and cardboard, intended for reprocessing rather than incineration.

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A この 雑誌 は どこ に 捨てれば いい です か ?
B それ は 古紙 の 日 に 出し て ください 。

[A:] Where should I throw this magazine away? [B:] Please put it out on the used paper collection day.

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Used paper intended for recycling, such as newspapers and cardboard.
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