テーブルteeburu
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- Synonym卓たくWrittenWritten-language word that rarely stands alone: it appears mostly in compounds like 「食卓」 and 「卓球」, and also serves as a counter, as in 「一卓」.
- Related机つくえNeutralNeutral word for a desk used for reading, writing, or office work; 「テーブル」 typically means a dining or meeting table instead.
- Related卓子たくしFormalFormal but dated: an old written word for a table that modern Japanese has all but abandoned, so you will seldom need it.
For dining and meeting tables, 「テーブル」 is the default choice. Use 「机」 for a desk you read or write at. 「卓」 shows up mainly in compounds like 「食卓」, and 「卓子」 is an outdated word best avoided.
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