Japanese Conversation · Level 37
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Japanese word
棚
Pronunciation
Romajitana
Meaning
- nounshelf
Example
本を棚に置きます。hon o tana ni o ki ma su
I put a book on the shelf.
More examples
高い棚から箱を取ります。taka i tana ka ra bako o to ri ma su
I take a box from the high shelf.
Core concept
Refers to a raised surface or structure that keeps items organized and within reach.
Common phrases
棚に置くtana ni o ku
put on the shelf
棚から取るtana ka ra to ru
take from the shelf
棚に並べるtana ni nara be ru
arrange on the shelf
Similar words
ラックrakku: A standing storage unit that holds items on one or more levels.
Definition in Japanese
物を載せたり収納したりするために、水平な板などを取り付けたもの。mono o no se ta ri shū nō shi ta ri su ru ta me ni sui hei na ita na do o to ri tsu ke ta mo no
Word origin
棚 (tana) is a native Japanese noun written with the character 棚; its original word formation is uncertain.
Usage tips
- Japanese speakers use 棚 (tana) for both a wall shelf and a freestanding rack, so the setting often determines which English word fits.
Other meanings
- racknoun