テーブル

てーぶる
noun
table
furniture
1. table
table
I put flowers on the table.
I wiped the table before preparing the meal.
A round table encourages family conversation.
One of the table legs is wobbly, so I need to fix it.
Since friends were coming, I set plates and cups on the table to get ready.

テーブル (from English "table") refers to Western-style tables with legs. For low Japanese-style tables used while sitting on the floor, use 卓袱台(ちゃぶだい) or こたつ (heated table).

Common types

  • ダイニングテーブル (dining table)
  • ローテーブル (coffee table)
  • サイドテーブル (side table)
  • ()りたたみテーブル (folding table)

Common expressions