Word details

たんす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word たんす.

Dictionary

Entry

たんす箪笥タンス簞笥NounUsually kanaFreq #26617
1

chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser

Examples
タンスで探していた物が見つかった。
I found what I was looking for in the drawers.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

箪

bamboo rice basket

15 strokes

On

タン

Kun

はこ
笥

lunch box, clothes chest

11 strokes

On

スシ

Kun

けはこ
簞

small bamboo basket for holding

18 strokesGrade 9

On

タン

Kun

はこ

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