How to say 'Desk' in Japanese | 机

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The Japanese word for Desk is 'Tsukue', written as 机 in Japanese.'Desk' in hiragana is つくえ.

word

机

Meaning

Desk

Reading

つくえ

tsukue

Kanji

机Desk, Table

Explanation

The Japanese noun '机 (つくえ)' means 'desk'. It refers to a piece of furniture with a flat surface, typically used for writing, reading, or working. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as in homes, schools, or offices. For example: There is a desk in my room「私の部屋に机があります」(わたしのへやにつくえがあります). I study at my desk「机で勉強します」(つくえでべんきょうします). The word '机' is often paired with other words to specify the type of desk, such as '学習机 (がくしゅうづくえ)' (study desk) or 'オフィス机 (オフィスづくえ)' (office desk).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N2

Kanji Grade

6

Frequency

2512

Composition

kanji

Handwriting