English–Japanese
“chest of drawers” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitansu
Example
寝室のたんすに冬の服をしまいます。shin shitsu no ta n su ni fuyu no fuku o shi ma i ma su
I put my winter clothes in the chest of drawers in the bedroom.
How to say “chest of drawers” in Japanese
“Chest of drawers” in Japanese is たんす (tansu).
It refers to household furniture that stores clothes and belongings in drawers or enclosed compartments.
Example sentences with たんす
引っ越しの前に、たんすの中身を全部確認します。hi kko shi no mae ni ta n su no naka mi o zen bu kaku nin shi ma su
Before moving, I will check everything inside the chest of drawers.
Tips for using たんす
- In English, tansu can refer to a Japanese chest or cabinet, while chest of drawers usually suggests a piece made mainly of stacked drawers.