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Japanese

しょくたく
Meaning: dining table
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

家族で食卓を囲んで夕食を食べた。
The family gathered around the dining table for dinner.
家族で食卓を囲んで夕食を食べる。
The family sits around the table to have dinner.
食卓に温かい膳が並べられた。
Warm meals were arranged on the dining table.
長年の確執を乗り越え、兄弟はようやく同じ食卓を囲んだ。
After overcoming years of friction, the brothers finally shared a meal at the same table.
大皿に料理を盛ると、食卓が華やかに見える。
When food is served on a large platter, the dining table looks festive.

Usage Notes

Refers to a table specifically used for meals. It can also imply the atmosphere or the people sharing a meal together.

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