デスクdesuku

Common
Definitions
  1. noundesk
    きれいな花はなが受付うけつけのデスクに飾かざってありました。↗
    There were beautiful flowers on the reception desk.
  2. nouncopy editor
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym机つくえNeutralThe basic word for a desk used for reading, studying or office work. 「デスク」 usually refers to an office desk, and can also mean the editor in charge at a newspaper.
  • Synonym事務机じむづくえNeutralRefers specifically to a desk for office use; the standard term. 「デスク」 also means an office desk, but has the added sense of the editor in charge at a newspaper.

For a study desk, use 「机」; for an office desk, 「デスク」 or 「事務机」 is common. Note that 「デスク」 can also mean the editor in charge at a newspaper.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 机つくえ。
  2. 新聞社しんぶんしゃなどの報道ほうどう機関きかんにおいて、編集へんしゅうを総括そうかつする人ひと。
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