Japanese word of the day: 机 (Tsukue)

What does 机 (Tsukue) mean?

机 (Tsukue) (noun) – Desk; table. This word refers to a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, working, studying, or placing items. It’s a common and essential word for everyday life, especially in schools, offices, and homes.

Kanji details for 机 (Tsukue)

Character: 机 (desk, table)
Radical: tree 木

Example sentences with 机 (Tsukue)

• 私の机はとても広いです。
  (Watashi no tsukue wa totemo hiroi desu.)
  🪑 My desk is very spacious.

• 机の上に本があります。
  (Tsukue no ue ni hon ga arimasu.)
  📚 There is a book on the desk.

• 机の周りを掃除しました。
  (Tsukue no mawari o sōji shimashita.)
  🧹 I cleaned around the desk.

机 (Tsukue) in context

机 is a practical and common word you’ll use when talking about furniture for work or study. You’ll hear it in schools, offices, and homes. It’s often used in phrases like 机の上 (tsukue no ue, on the desk) or 机を片付ける (tsukue o katazukeru, to tidy up the desk).

A quick tip: When talking about desks in schools, you might hear 学習机 (gakushū tsukue), which means "study desk" or "student desk."

Whether you’re organizing your workspace, studying for exams, or setting up an office, 机 is the word for the desk that helps you get things done.