Meaning and Usage
"テーブル" primarily means "table" in the sense of furniture, such as a dining table or a desk. It is also commonly used to refer to a data table or chart in contexts like business or computing.
Common Contexts
- Furniture: Refers to physical tables used in homes, restaurants, or offices.
- Data organization: Used when talking about tables of information, such as spreadsheets or databases.
Collocations and Patterns
- テーブルの上 (on the table): Describes something placed on a table.
- テーブルを予約する (reserve a table): Commonly used in restaurant contexts.
- データをテーブルにまとめる (organize data into a table): Used in business or academic settings.
Register and Politeness
"テーブル" is a neutral loanword and can be used in both casual and formal situations without issue.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "テーブル" with "表" (おもて or ひょう), which also means "table" but usually refers specifically to data tables or charts. "テーブル" is more general and often used for physical tables or data tables in casual speech.