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机
“desk” in Japanese is 机, read ki, tsukue (き, つくえ). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 机上 (on the desk).
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机の上に本がある。
つくえのうえにほんがある。There is a book on the desk.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 机 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | desk |
| Readings | き, つくえ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 机上 (on the desk) |
How to read 机
机 is read ki (き) or tsukue (つくえ) depending on the word.
Words with 机
- 机上
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Updated: 2026-08-28