Translation and Meaning of: テーブル - te-buru

The Japanese word 「テーブル」 (te-buru) refers to a table, a piece of furniture commonly used for meals, work, or various daily activities. The etymology of this term reveals its foreign roots, as it derives from the English word "table." The adoption of foreign words in Japanese is a linguistic phenomenon known as gairaigo (外来語), which refers to the importation and adaptation of expressions and vocabulary from other languages.

In addition to the origin of the word, it is interesting to note how Japanese adopts these expressions. The use of katakana (カタカナ), the syllabary used for foreign words, illustrates this particularity. The form 「テーブル」 (te-buru) follows the rules of katakana, which is used to represent sounds that are not native to the language. This practice has intensified since the Meiji Era (1868-1912), when Japan began to open up to Western culture.

Characteristics and Uses of 「テーブル」 (te-buru)

• Variantes: In addition to 「テーブル」 (te-buru), there are other related terms, such as 「テーブルクロス」 (te-buru kurosu) which means "tablecloth".
• Categorias: The word can refer to different types of tables, such as 「ダイニングテーブル」 (dainingu te-buru) for dining table, or 「コーヒーテーブル」 (kōhī te-buru) for coffee table.
• Social use: Tables play an important role in Japanese culture, serving as a gathering point for family meals and social interactions.

In addition to its practical function, the table (or 「テーブル」) also plays a symbolic role in various Japanese traditions. In many cases, the table setting at a dinner can reflect social hierarchy, with seats and food distributed strategically. Therefore, understanding the word 「テーブル」 (te-buru) goes beyond its simple definition as a physical object; it also involves understanding its cultural and social importance in Japanese daily life.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 机 (Tsukue) - table, especially for writing or working
• 卓 (Taku) - table, with an emphasis on an elegant or formal style
• デスク (Desuku) - desk or office table

テーブル

Romaji: te-buru
Kana: テーブル
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: table

Meaning in English: table

Definition: Furniture like desk or table to place food or work.

Example Sentences - (テーブル) te-buru

See below some example sentences:

この部屋のテーブルは長方形の形をしています。

Kono heya no teburu wa chouhoukei no katachi o shite imasu

The table in this room is in the shape of a rectangle.

The table in this room has a rectangular shape.

• この部屋の - indicates that the sentence refers to something inside this quarto
• テーブル - table
• は - partícula that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, the table
• 長方形 - retângulo
• の - partícula that indicates possession, in this case, the shape of the table
• 形 - forma
• を - particle indicating the direct object of the sentence, in this case, the shape of the table
• しています - verb that indicates that the table has the shape of a rectangle

このテーブルは低いです。

Kono teeburu wa hikui desu

This table is low.

This table is low.

• この - this
• テーブル - table
• は - is
• 低い - baixa
• です - is (politeness)

このテーブルは平らです。

Kono teeburu wa taira desu

This table is flat.

This table is flat.

• この - this
• テーブル - table
• は - is
• 平ら - plana
• です - is

このテーブルは頑丈です。

Kono teeburu wa ganjou desu

This table is sturdy.

This table is sturdy.

• この - this
• テーブル - table
• は - Topic particle
• 頑丈 - resistente
• です - Ser/estar (polite form)

半径が長い円形のテーブルを探しています。

Hansei ga nagai enkei no teburu wo sagashiteimasu

I'm looking for a circular table with a long radius.

I'm looking for a circular table with a long radius.

• 半径 (hankei) - raio
• が (ga) - subject particle
• 長い (nagai) - longo
• 円形 (enkei) - circular
• の (no) - Possession particle
• テーブル (teeburu) - table
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 探しています (sagashiteimasu) - searching