English–Japanese

“desk” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoデスク (desuku)

Pronunciation

Romajitsukue

Example

机の上に本があります。tsukue no ue ni hon ga a ri ma su

There is a book on the desk.

Illustration for 机 (desk)

How to say “desk” in Japanese

“Desk” in Japanese is 机 (tsukue).

Refers to a raised surface designed to support reading, writing, or other focused work.

Full entry for 机: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 机

私は机で宿題をします。watashi wa tsukue de shuku dai o shi ma su

I do my homework at my desk.

授業中は机の引き出しを閉めてください。ju gyō chū wa tsukue no hi ki da shi o shi me te ku da sa i

Please keep the desk drawer closed during class.

Tips for using 机

  • In everyday Japanese, 机 (tsukue) usually suggests a work or study surface, while テーブル (tēburu) more often refers to a dining or general-purpose table.

Other Japanese words for “desk”

デスクで仕事をします。de su ku de shi goto o shi ma su

I work at a desk.

“desk” in other languages