WORD DETAIL
引き出し
ひきだし
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
引き出し, readひきだし, is the nominalized continuative form of the verb引き出す. - Basic usage:
机の引き出しmeans a drawer, while現金の引き出しmeans a cash withdrawal.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing meanings
- Although spelling and reading stay the same, the surrounding noun determines whether the sense is part of furniture or a financial action.