Japanese

ひきだし
Meaning: drawer; withdrawal; repertoire
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

引
き
出
し

Example sentences

I put the important documents in the top drawer of the desk.
引き出しの中にリンゴが六つある。
There are six apples in the drawer.
誰かが私の部屋に入って、引き出しの中を引っ掻き回した。
Someone entered my room and ransacked the inside of my drawers.

Usage Notes

Refers primarily to a desk or dresser drawer. Can also mean withdrawing money from a bank or figuratively, a person's range of knowledge/skills.

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