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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.
置時計を買った。
I bought a desk clock.
棚の上に置時計を飾っている。
I have a clock displayed on the shelf.
アンティークの置時計が部屋の雰囲気に合っている。
The antique mantel clock suits the atmosphere of the room.
A compound of 置く (to place) + 時計 (clock/watch). Refers specifically to a freestanding clock meant to sit on a surface.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 置時計を置く: to place a desk clock
- 置時計を飾る: to display a clock (as decoration)
- デジタル置時計: digital desk clock
- アンティークの置時計: antique mantel clock
RELATED WORDS:
- 掛け時計: wall clock — a clock hung on the wall
- 腕時計: wristwatch — a clock worn on the wrist
- 目覚まし時計: alarm clock — a clock with an alarm function