Japanese Conversation · Level 17
90 words
Japanese word
デスク
Pronunciation
Romajidesuku
Meaning
- noundesk
Example
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.
More examples
新しいデスクを部屋に置きました。atara shi i de su ku o heya ni o ki ma shi ta
I put a new desk in the room.
Core concept
A desk provides a stable surface for organized work, study, or computer use.
Common phrases
デスクの上de su ku no ue
on the desk
デスクの引き出しde su ku no hi ki da shi
desk drawer
Similar words
机tsukue: A general term for furniture with a flat surface used for writing, studying, or working.
Definition in Japanese
仕事や勉強などに使う、引き出しや棚を備えた机。shi goto ya ben kyō na do ni tsuka u hi ki da shi ya tana o sona e ta tsukue
Word origin
デスク (desuku) is a Japanese loanword from English desk, which is ultimately related to Latin discus, meaning "disk" or "plate".
Usage tips
- The compound デスクワーク (desukuwāku) usually means office-based work in Japanese, so デスク (desuku) appears in terms about work as well as furniture.