JLPT N1 Advanced
机上
On the desk; theoretical or existing only on paper.
Readings
Other forms
机の上 tsukue no ue, common equivalent for the literal meaning
几上 rarely-used kanji
1 Noun
On the desk
Refers to the physical top surface of a desk, used primarily in formal writing or instructions.
Example
机上 の 書類 を 整理 して ください 。
Please organize the documents on the desk.
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2 Noun (used with の to modify other nouns)
Theoretical" / "On paper
Describes theories, plans, or calculations that exist only on paper rather than in practice.
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