家具

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 家具 is read as かぐ and is a noun for furniture such as desks, chairs, and cabinets used in a living space.
• Basic usage: Selection appears in 家具を選ぶ, while moving it out appears in 家具を運び出す.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Collective noun
  • Japanese 家具 does not change form for one item or a collection; context supplies the number.
• Difference from 家電
  • 家電 means household electrical appliances, while 家具 centers on furnishings placed and used in a room.