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机
机 (readings: き, つくえ; Japanese kanji) means “desk”. 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).
What does 机 mean?
| Kanji | 机 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | desk |
| Readings | き, つくえ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 机
机 is read き or つくえ depending on the word.
Example words with 机
| Example | 机上 (on the desk) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14