“Desk” in Japanese is 机 (つくえ), pronounced tsukue.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Desk. Students’ desks at school are 机 too.
Example sentences
- 机の上を片付けました。つくえのうえをかたづけました。I tidied my desk.
- 机の下に猫がいます。つくえのしたにねこがいます。There’s a cat under the desk.
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FAQ
How do you say desk in Japanese?
Desk in Japanese is 机 (つくえ), pronounced “tsukue”.
How do you write desk in Japanese?
It's written 机 with kanji, or つくえ in hiragana. Both are read tsukue.
Is 机 on the JLPT?
Yes. 机 (tsukue) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.