Japanese

つくえ
Meaning: desk
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

机

Example sentences

I bought a new desk, so my studies are progressing well.
机の上に大切な鍵がある
There are important keys on the desk.
彼は重い机を一人で窓際に動かした。
He moved the heavy desk to the window by himself.
机の上に鍵がいくつかあったが、その中から一つ選んだ。
There were several keys on the desk, and I chose one from among them.
2人で協力して、この重い机を運んだ。
The two of us cooperated to carry this heavy desk.
机の上にリンゴがいくつかある。
There are several apples on the desk.
机を二列に並べてください。
Please arrange the desks in two rows.
椅子を机の近くに寄せた。
I brought the chair close to the desk.
机のうえに猫がいる。
The cat is on the desk.
彼は重い机を部屋の隅に移した。
He moved the heavy desk to the corner of the room.

Usage Notes

Refers to a piece of furniture used for reading, writing, or working.

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