置時計(おきどけい) おきどけい noun table clock; desk clock; mantel clock daily-life 1. table clock; desk clock; mantel clock A clock designed to be placed on a table, desk, shelf, or mantelpiece, as opposed to a wall clock or wristwatch. 置時計(おきどけい)を買(か)った。🔊 I bought a desk clock. 棚(たな)の上(うえ)に置時計(おきどけい)を飾(かざ)っている。🔊 I have a clock displayed on the shelf. アンティークの置時計(おきどけい)が部屋(へや)の雰囲気(ふんいき)に合(あ)っている。🔊 The antique mantel clock suits the atmosphere of the room. A compound of 置(お)く (to place) + 時計(とけい) (clock/watch). Refers specifically to a freestanding clock meant to sit on a surface.Common collocations置時計(おきどけい)を置(お)く: to place a desk clock置時計(おきどけい)を飾(かざ)る: to display a clock (as decoration)デジタル置時計(おきどけい): digital desk clockアンティークの置時計(おきどけい): antique mantel clockRelated words掛(か)け時計(どけい): wall clock — a clock hung on the wall腕時計(うでどけい): wristwatch — a clock worn on the wrist目覚(めざ)まし時計(どけい): alarm clock — a clock with an alarm function Related Words Related: 掛(か)け時計(どけい) (wall clock) Related: 腕時計(うでどけい) (wristwatch) Related: 目覚(めざ)まし時計(どけい) (alarm clock) general Added 2026.3.30 0:17 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01 20000/20466_okidokei