This is the 1179th most frequent Japanese word.

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"Shelf" or "rack."


In this context, '棚' again refers to a physical shelf, describing its installation in a room.

新しい棚をリビングに取り付けました。

I installed a new shelf in the living room.


In this sentence, '棚' refers to a physical shelf used for storing items such as books.

棚にはたくさんの本が並べられています。

There are many books arranged on the shelf.


Here, '棚' is used metaphorically in the phrase '棚に上げる,' which means to set aside or ignore something.

彼女の成功は棚に上げて考えてしまった。

Her success was set aside when discussing the matter.