Translation guide
The English word 'furniture' refers to movable objects like chairs, tables, beds, etc., used to make a room suitable for living or working. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 家具 (かぐ), but there are other related terms depending on context.
家具
furniture
Referring to furniture in general, such as chairs, tables, beds, etc.
The standard word for 'furniture' in Japanese. It covers most movable household items.
I bought new furniture.
この部屋には家具が少ないですね。
There isn't much furniture in this room, is there?
Talking about furniture as a product category, such as in a store or catalog.
Used for furniture stores, sections, or when discussing types of furniture.
家具屋に行ってソファを見てきました。
I went to a furniture store and looked at sofas.
A more formal or literary term for furniture and furnishings, often implying quality or decorative items. Not used in everyday conversation.
Specifically referring to furniture used in offices or commercial settings.
The standard term for office furniture.
オフィス家具を新調する予定です。
We plan to buy new office furniture.
A slightly more formal term for office furniture, often used in catalogs or business contexts.
事務用家具のカタログを取り寄せた。
I ordered a catalog of office furniture.
Referring to furniture that is fixed or built into a room, like closets or kitchen cabinets.
Literally 'built-in furniture'. Used for closets, shelves, etc., that are part of the room.
このアパートには作り付けの家具がたくさんあります。
This apartment has a lot of built-in furniture.
Similar to 作り付け, but often implies furniture provided by the landlord or hotel.
部屋には備え付けの家具があります。
The room comes with furniture provided.
Using 'furniture' as an uncountable noun, e.g., 'a piece of furniture'.
Used to say 'a piece of furniture'. 一点 (いってん) means 'one item'.
これは素敵な家具の一点ですね。
This is a nice piece of furniture.
Another way to say 'one piece of furniture', more casual.
この椅子は私のお気に入りの家具の一つです。
This chair is one of my favorite pieces of furniture.
The English loanword ファニチャー is sometimes used in brand names or trendy contexts, but it is not a standard word for furniture. Stick with 家具.
このホテルは調度品が豪華だ。
This hotel has luxurious furnishings.