机・案|つくえtsukue[0]heiban (flat)

1. noundesk
   重荷おもにで机つくえがまた軋きしんだ。↗

   The loaded desk groaned again.

• Synonym卓たくWrittenWritten register, mostly seen in compounds such as 「食卓」 and 「円卓」; also a counter for tables. For a table on its own, use 「机」 or 「テーブル」.
• SynonymデスクNeutralLoanword mainly for an office desk, as in 「デスクワーク」; can also mean the head editor at a newspaper. 「机」 is the more general word.
• RelatedテーブルNeutralCovers dining and conference tables; in the home it usually means the dinner table. 「机」 is a desk for reading, writing or office work.
• Related卓子たくしWrittenOld-fashioned written word for tables in general, rarely used today. In everyday speech, say 「机」 or 「テーブル」.
• Related几案きあんWrittenWritten word for a desk used for writing, rarely used today. In everyday life, say 「机」.

Use 「机」 for a desk or office desk. Dining and conference tables are 「テーブル」, and an office desk can also be 「デスク」. 「卓」 mostly appears in compounds; 「卓子」 and 「几案」 are rare written words.

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1. （つくえ） 家具かぐの一ひとつ。