卓|たくtaku[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. nountable; desk
2. countercounter for tables, desks, etc.
3. noun, Buddhismoffering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony)
4. nountabletop incense burner

• SynonymテーブルNeutralA loanword for a table, especially a dining table; the most common everyday choice, while 「卓」 mostly appears in compounds or as a counter.
• Synonym机つくえNeutralA desk for study or office work; 「卓」 leans toward dining and meeting tables.
• Synonym卓子たくしWrittenA written, old-fashioned word for a table; in daily conversation say 「テーブル」.
• Related台だいNeutralA stand or base for placing things on; 「卓」 means a table and also serves as the counter for tables, mostly in compounds like 「食卓」.

For everyday use, say 「テーブル」 for a table and 「机」 for a desk. 「卓」 mainly appears in compounds like 「食卓」 and 「円卓」, and also works as a counter for tables. Use 「台」 for stands or bases that hold things.

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

1. （タク）机つくえ、テーブル。