机

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 机, read つくえ, denotes a piece of furniture with a work surface for reading, writing, or holding items.
• Basic usage: It names the work furniture with a top for books and pencils and drawers for storage.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The desk and its parts
  • 机の上 refers to the desktop, while 机の引き出し identifies a drawer belonging to the desk.