English–Japanese
“drawer” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihikidashi
Example
この引き出しは重いです。ko no hi ki da shi wa omo i de su
This drawer is heavy.
How to say “drawer” in Japanese
“Drawer” in Japanese is 引き出し (hikidashi).
It centers on pulling something out from where it is kept, whether a compartment or money in an account.
Example sentences with 引き出し
鍵は一番上の引き出しに入れています。kagi wa ichi ban ue no hi ki da shi ni i re te i ma su
I keep my keys in the top drawer.
Tips for using 引き出し
- In conversation, 引き出し (hikidashi) can also mean a person's range of knowledge or skills, as in 引き出しが多い (hikidashi ga ōi).