置き時計

おきどけい

Also written 置時計

Meanings

1. Noun clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)

Kanji

• 置 put. Read as おき.
• 時 time
• 計 measure. Read as ケイ.

Example sentences

• その古い置き時計はまだ使われている。
  The old clock is still in use.

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