JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
机 — desk
- Reading
- キ・つくえ
- Meaning
- desk; table
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
机 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キ・つくえ and it means desk; table. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
机 appears in everyday japanese words such as 机 (desk).
Japanese words containing 机
Frequently asked questions
What does 机 mean in Japanese?
机 means desk; table in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 机 read?
机 is read キ・つくえ. Reading it inside real words — 机 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 机 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 机 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 机 in a word?
A common word containing 机 is 机 (つくえ) — "desk". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 机 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 机 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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