Translation guide
A small table placed next to a bed, used for holding items like a lamp, clock, or book. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with specific compound words, but can also be described more generally.
A small table or cabinet placed beside a bed, typically used for a lamp, alarm clock, or personal items.
A common loanword from English, widely understood and used in furniture contexts. Refers specifically to a small table beside a bed or sofa.
ベッドの横にサイドテーブルを置いた。
I put a bedside table next to the bed.
A direct combination of 'bedside' and 'table'. Clear and descriptive, but slightly longer.
このベッドサイドテーブルは引き出しが付いている。
This bedside table has a drawer.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'a small table by the pillow'. Used when the specific loanwords are not known or in more explanatory contexts.
枕元の小さなテーブルに本を置いた。
I put a book on the small table by my pillow.
Another loanword, less common than サイドテーブル but still used, especially in bedroom contexts.
ナイトテーブルに目覚まし時計を置いている。
I keep an alarm clock on my bedside table.